Author's Purpose Expository

What type of writing aims to explain or inform about a topic?

• Narrative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Expository Writing

• Poetry

Which type of writing is used to explain or inform the reader about a specific topic?

• Narrative writing

• Expository writing

• Persuasive writing

• Descriptive writing

What is the primary purpose of expository writing in scientific literature?

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To inform and explain scientific concepts

• To narrate a scientific story

Which of the following is an example of expository writing in science?

• A science fiction novel

• A lab report detailing an experiment

• A persuasive essay on climate change

• A poem about the stars

In a scientific expository text, what is the main goal when presenting data?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide clear and factual information

• To entertain with anecdotes

• To argue a point

What type of expository writing would a scientist use to describe the process of photosynthesis?

• A fictional story

• A detailed explanation with diagrams

• A persuasive argument

• A humorous anecdote

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following best describes the structure of an expository scientific article?

• Introduction, plot, climax, conclusion

• Introduction, methods, results, discussion

• Introduction, argument, counterargument, conclusion

• Introduction, characters, setting, plot

How does expository writing benefit scientific communication?

• By making complex ideas accessible

• By hiding the main ideas

• By focusing on personal opinions

• By using ambiguous language

What is a common feature of expository writing in science textbooks?

• Use of fictional characters

• Detailed explanations and factual information

• Persuasive language

• Rhyming schemes

Why is clarity important in expository scientific writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure accurate understanding of scientific concepts

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2