Expository Writing

An Expository essay __________

• persuades

• informs

• narrates

• describes

An Expository essay usually consists of ______ well developed paragraphs.

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 3

The structure of an Expository essay includes which three?

• characters, plot and setting

• exposition, rising action and resolution

• introduction, climax, falling action

• introduction, body and conclusion

A thesis statement _______

• tells the main idea

• tells a joke

• gives an example

• provides support

Which of the following is an example of an Expository topic?

• Write a story about a time when you were embarrassed.

• Describe your favorite person.

• The benefits of being a good student.

• Cellphones should be allowed in schools. Do you agree or disagree?

The thesis statement usually comes at the end of the introduction paragraph?

• TRUE

• FALSE

The introduction paragraph should start off in a way to grab the reader's attention.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The attention grabbing sentence/s used in the introduction is called the _______

• cliffhanger

• hook

• dialogue

• conclusion

The conclusion does NOT restate the thesis statement.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The conclusion ties all of the points together.

• TRUE

• FALSE