Expository Writing

True or False: The thesis statement should guide your paragraph writing for your essay.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not necessarily

What are the three main components of each body paragraph?

• A topic sentence, text evidence, and an explanation.

• A thesis statement, supporting details, and a conclusion.

• An introduction, body, and conclusion.

• A hook, analysis, and summary.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay and guides the writing.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the argument.

• A question that the essay seeks to answer.

What is expository writing?

• A type of writing that aims to entertain the reader.

• A type of writing that aims to persuade the reader.

• A type of writing that aims to explain, inform, or describe a topic to the reader.

• A type of writing that aims to confuse the reader.

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

• To introduce new ideas and arguments

• To summarize the main points and reinforce the thesis statement

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To present counterarguments and refute them

Why is clarity important in expository writing?

• Clarity makes the writing more entertaining for the reader.

• Clarity ensures that the reader understands the information being presented without confusion.

• Clarity allows the writer to express their personal opinions more freely.

• Clarity is only important in creative writing, not in expository writing.

What is the role of an explanation in a body paragraph?

• It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

• It provides a transition to the next paragraph.

• The explanation elaborates on the text evidence and connects it back to the topic sentence.

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

What is the purpose of a 'hook' in an introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.

• To provide a detailed explanation of the topic.

• To introduce the thesis statement of the essay.

Which of the following is NOT an example of expository writing?

• Newspaper article

• Instruction booklet

• Recipe

• Short story

True or False: The introduction paragraph should start with a 'hook' to grab the reader's attention.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in academic writing