Expository Writing 1

Expository writing is a form of informational writing that presents facts in a logical manner. It typically consists of five paragraphs: an introduction with a thesis, three body paragraphs with supporting details, and a conclusion. Common structures include description, chronology, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution essays. Expository writing is used in various formats like magazines and newspapers. When choosing a topic, it should be specific and interesting to both the writer and the reader. The main goal is to inform, clarify, explain, or define a topic.

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