Expository Writing

Expository writing is defined as:

• A type of writing that explains, informs, or describes.

• A narrative style focused on storytelling.

• A persuasive approach aimed at influencing opinions.

• A creative form involving poetic elements.

Expository writing is a type of _____.

• informative writing

• persuasive writing

• narrative writing

• descriptive writing

An expository essay should have 3 main points.

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

An expository essay mainly focuses on presenting information objectively.

• Presenting information objectively

• Persuasive argumentation

• Emotional expression

• Narrative storytelling

What is one characteristic of expository writing?

• A) It tells a story

• B) It persuades the reader

• C) It gives facts and reasons

• D) It is fictional

Expository writing does not ______ a story.

• tell

• describe

• narrate

• imagine

Expository writing can give the steps of a ______.

• process

• narrative

• fiction

• essay

An expository essay is a type of essay that explains or informs the reader about a topic.

• A narrative story with fictional events

• A descriptive essay focusing on sensory details

• A type of essay that explains a topic or idea clearly

• An argumentative essay that takes sides on a debate

Which of the following is true about an expository essay?

• It is a summary of the book.

• It is a book review or a book report.

• It explains a position or opinion regarding a topic or text.

• It is only your opinion.

An EXPOSITORY essay contains ___ paragraphs.

• several

• 3

• 0

• 1