Expository Essay

What type of writing tells, explains, and reveals information about a person, place, event, object, or process?

• Persuasive

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  Descriptive

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  Narrative

• Expository

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with an interesting

• To inform or explain something to the reader

• To give a strong opinion on a topic

• To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay in social studies?

• To narrate a historical event

• To persuade the reader

• To inform or explain a concept

• To describe a person

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

• It uses fictional stories

• It provides factual information

• It includes personal opinions

• It aims to entertain

In social studies, an expository essay might be used to explain which of the following?

• A scientific experiment

• A historical event

• A fictional story

• A personal experience

What is a common structure used in expository essays?

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an expository essay?

• Clear thesis statement

• Logical organization

• Emotional appeal

• Use of evidence

What type of language is typically used in an expository essay?

• Figurative language

• Formal and objective language

• Colloquial language

• Persuasive language

Which of the following best describes the tone of an expository essay?

• Emotional

• Objective

• Humorous

• Subjective

In social studies, an expository essay might explore which topic?

• The life of a fictional character

• The causes of World War II

• A personal vacation experience

• A poem's hidden meaning