Expository Writing Terms

Select the correct definition for an introductory paragraph.

• It is the first paragraph of your essay and It introduces the main idea of your essay.

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

• is a term that refers to various styles of nonfiction writing.

• is a term that refers to various styles of fiction writing.

True or false the Body paragraphs are the middle paragraphs that lie between the introduction and conclusion?

• True.

• False

What is the purpose of an expository piece?

• To persuade

• to express ideas

• to entertain or show feelings

• to inform or explain

What are the three parts of an expository essay?

• The title, the body and the thesis

• The introduction the body paragraph and conclusion.

• The attention getter, the conclusion and the title.

True or false the introduction of an expository essay must include, thesis and attention getter.

• True

• False

True or false, an expository essay can be based on your opinion.

• True

• False