Understanding Expository Essays

What is the primary purpose of an expository essay?

• To provide a clear and focused explanation of a topic

• To prove a point

• To entertain the reader

• To narrate a story

How is an expository essay typically structured?

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• Introduction, four body paragraphs, and a conclusion

• Introduction, one body paragraph, and a conclusion

What should the introduction of an expository essay include?

• A thesis statement that summarizes the main points

• A detailed analysis of the topic

• A list of references

• A personal opinion

What is the role of body paragraphs in an expository essay?

• To delve into the topic in depth with supporting evidence

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the entire essay

• To provide a personal opinion

Why is citing textual evidence important in an expository essay?

• To substantiate the points being made

• To entertain the reader

• To introduce new information

• To provide a personal opinion