Expository Essay Review

What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?

• To provide evidence for the thesis

• To summarize the essay

• To state the thesis and grab attention

• To restate the main idea

What is a thesis statement?

• A. A quote from a source

• B. A supporting detail

• C. A sentence that presents the main idea of the essay

• D. A concluding sentence

How many body paragraphs are typically found in a five-paragraph expository essay?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the last paragraph of an expository essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Topic Sentence

• Conclusion

What should each body paragraph begin with?

• Supporting detail

• A topic sentence

• A quote

• A concluding sentence

How should you format a quote in MLA style?

• Underline the quote

• Italicize the quote

• Place the quote in quotation marks and include an in-text citation

• Use all capital letters

Match the following parts of an expository essay with their correct descriptions:

• Presents the main idea and grabs attention

• Introduction

• Provides supporting details and evidence

• Body Paragraphs

• Restates the thesis and summarizes the essay

• Conclusion

Two important elements that should be included in the introduction are:

• A thesis statement and a hook

• A conclusion and a summary

• References and citations

• A bibliography and an appendix

11. Why is it important to use transition words in an expository essay?

• They help connect ideas and improve the flow of the essay.

• They make the essay longer.

• They add unnecessary information.

• They are required for every sentence.

Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence and what else?

• A concluding sentence

• Supporting details and evidence

• A thesis statement

• An introduction