Expository vs Opinion

What kind of prompt is this?:

Kids enjoy owning special things. Think of an item that you enjoy playing with or using the most. Explain why this one item is your favorite one of all.

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• None of the above

Which of the following best describes an opinion?

•  Something that can be proven

• A person's thoughts or feelings about something

•  Making a good choice

• A person who can prove something

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Jose won the race at field day.

• Gary was unhappy that his team lost.

•  Sheila woke up at 7:30 in the morning

• Todd is wearing a blue tie

Since there are football games on the TV, Sundays are the best day of the week.

• fact

• opinion

• both

• unsure

Which of the following statements are opinions?

• Rabbits are the smartest animals on earth.

• Rabbits eat carrots and green vegetables

• Rabbits are extremely messy

•  Both choices, "A" and "C" contain opinions.

What type of writing is focused on explaining facts and information?

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Descriptive

Which type of writing expresses personal beliefs or feelings?

• Expository

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Descriptive

Identify the sentence that is an opinion:

• The sky is blue.

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• Water boils at 100°C.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

Which of the following is a characteristic of expository writing?

• Expresses personal feelings

• Provides factual information

• Uses fictional characters

• Includes dialogue

What is the main purpose of opinion writing?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe