Expository 101

Expository writing is:

• to describe a person, place or thing

• a term that refers to various styles of non-fiction writing

• a term that refers to various styles of fiction writing

• a way of presenting events in order to tell a good story

What are the three parts of an expository essay?

• introduction, body paragraph, conclusion

• attention getter, conclusion, title

• title, body and thesis

The introduction of an expository essay must include thesis and attention getter.

• True

• False

Two types of expository writing are?

• The How-To or Process essay and Descriptive essay

• Persuasive essay and descriptive essay

• The How- To (process) essay and narrative essay

• cause and effect essay and persuasive essay

What is the purpose of the expository piece?

• To persuade

• To inform or explain

• To express ideas

• To entertain or show feelings

An expository essay can be based on your opinion.

• True

• False