Párrafos Descriptivos y Expositivos

What is the primary purpose of a descriptive paragraph?

• To tell a story

• To provide detailed information about a subject

• To persuade the reader

• To summarize an argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a characteristic of an expository paragraph?

• Uses sensory details

• Includes a thesis statement

• Focuses on personal opinions

• Contains dialogue

Identify the sentence that best fits a descriptive paragraph.

• The car was red and shiny, with a sleek design.

• The car was manufactured in 2020.

• The car is affordable for most families.

• The car has a good resale value.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main difference between descriptive and expository writing?

• Descriptive writing tells a story, while expository writing explains a process.

• Descriptive writing uses sensory details, while expository writing provides facts and information.

• Descriptive writing is always fictional, while expository writing is factual.

• Descriptive writing is more persuasive than expository writing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence is an example of expository writing?

• The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink.

• The process of photosynthesis involves converting light into energy.

• The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room.

• The cat purred softly as it lay on the windowsill.

In a descriptive paragraph, which of the following is most important?

• Logical sequence

• Sensory details

• Statistical data

• Persuasive language

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of language is typically used in expository paragraphs?

• Figurative language

• Emotional language

• Objective language

• Colloquial language

Which of the following best describes the structure of an expository paragraph?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Beginning, middle, end

• Problem, solution, outcome

• Thesis, evidence, analysis

Which of the following is NOT a feature of descriptive writing?

• Vivid imagery

• Objective analysis

• Sensory details

• Metaphors and similes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the role of a topic sentence in an expository paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide a detailed description

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a question