Expository Essay Format

How can you make your introduction interesting?

• By starting with a question

• By using complex jargon

• By summarizing the main points

• By reading from a script

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What is the overall goal of an expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To inform or explain a topic to the reader.

• To describe a personal experience.

What is a conclusion in an expository essay?

• It introduces the main topic of the essay.

• It summarizes the main points and gives a final thought.

• It provides detailed evidence to support the thesis.

• It presents a counterargument to the main idea.

How many main ideas should you have in the body of an expository essay?

• 2 main ideas

• 3 main ideas

• 4 main ideas

• 5 main ideas

Which part of an expository essay hooks the reader?

• The conclusion

• The body paragraphs

• The introduction

• The thesis statement

Which part of an expository essay comes last?

• The introduction

• The body

• The conclusion

• The thesis statement

Which part of an expository essay comes first?

• The conclusion comes first.

• The body comes first.

• The introduction comes first.

• The summary comes first.

What are transition words?

• Words that help connect ideas and guide the reader through the essay.

• Words that are used to start a new paragraph.

• Words that describe a character's emotions.

• Words that are only used in formal writing.

What is the body of an expository essay?

• The body contains the main ideas and details that explain the topic.

• The body is where the conclusion is summarized.

• The body includes personal opinions and anecdotes.

• The body serves as an introduction to the topic.

What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention.

• To provide a conclusion to the essay.

• To list the references used in the essay.