Expository Writing

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To entertain

• To inform/explain

• To describe in detail

• To persuade

Which of the following is the best example of Expository writing?

• A poetry book

• A fictional story

• Science textbook

• A diary journal

Expository text should give information that is_________

• Non-fictional

• Fictional

• Poetry

• All of the above

What is a 'Thesis statement' in an expository essay?

• A sentence that gives your opinion about your topic

• A sentence that explains your essay’s topic/central idea

• A sentence used to capture reader’s attention

• A sentence that uses a lot of vocabulary words

The body of an expository essay must have ___________

• Paragraph topic sentence

• Evidences/ research details

• Examples

• All of the above

Words like furthermore, additionally, and however,  and phrases like as a result, for this reason, and in conclusion are known as.....

• Thesis statements

• Hooks

• Examples

• Transition words

Which of the following would be an example of process/ how-to writing?

• An essay comparing the similarities and differences of breeds of dogs

• What is surrealism in art?

• A BMW X5 car engine repair book

• A magazine essay about the problem of air pollution in Mumbai

Which graphic organizer is best applicable for a Compare and Contrast essay?

• Process flowchart

• Venn Diagram

• Visual map

• Mind map

Combine, in a large bowl, the mix, eggs, oil, and water. Beat on low for until moistened, then beat on high for two minutes. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake according to the table below, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

What type of expository writing is this?

• Compare and contrast essay

• Problem and solution essay

• Definition essay

• Process/ How-to essay

Which of the following are NOT part of expository/ informative writing?

• Facts

• Statistical data

• Individual opinions

• Quotes from research studies