Expository Writing Quiz

What is the definition of expository writing?

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

• A type of writing that expresses the author's opinion or viewpoint.

• A type of writing that tells a story or recounts events.

• A type of writing that persuades or convinces the reader.

What is the purpose of expository writing?

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To create a fictional story or narrative.

• To inform, explain, or describe a topic.

• To entertain and engage the reader.

How many steps are there to write an expository essay?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 7

What are the components of an introduction in expository writing?

• Thesis statement, evidence, and conclusion.

• Body paragraphs, evidence, and conclusion.

• Summary, evidence, and conclusion.

• Hook, background information, and thesis statement

What is the first step in planning for expository writing?

• Choose a topic or subject

• Research the topic.

• Write the introduction.

• Create an outline.

True or False: Expository writing aims to inform or explain a topic.

• False

• Expository writing aims to persuade a topic.

• True

• Expository writing aims to entertain a topic.

True or False: Expository writing does not require any planning.

• Planning is optional in expository writing.

• Expository writing does require planning.

• Expository writing can be done without any planning.

• Expository writing requires extensive planning.

What is the second step in planning for expository writing?

• Create an outline

• Write the first draft.

• Research the topic.

• Revise and edit the final draft.

What is the third step in planning for expository writing?

• Create an outline

• Research and gather information.

• Revise and edit the draft.

• Write the first draft.

True or False: Expository writing can have a persuasive tone.

• False

• Only in certain cases

• Sometimes

• True