What is the recommended format for an expository essay?

Understanding Expository Essay Structure

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Seven-paragraph format
Five-paragraph format
Three-paragraph format
Single-paragraph format
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of the introduction paragraph in an expository essay?
To grab the reader's attention and state the thesis
To conclude the essay
To provide detailed evidence
To list all supporting details
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of the introduction paragraph?
It is usually shorter than five sentences
It contains multiple examples
It includes a detailed analysis
It is the longest paragraph
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a component of a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Supporting evidence
Attention getter
Concluding sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
To introduce the essay
To state the main idea of the paragraph
To conclude the paragraph
To provide a fun fact
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of evidence can be used in a body paragraph?
A fictional story
A personal opinion
A new thesis statement
A quote, statistic, or example
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common addition to the conclusion paragraph?
A call to action
A new thesis statement
A detailed example
A list of references
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