Expository Writing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of expository writing?

• To explain or describe something

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To narrate a story

Which of the following is NOT a common form of expository writing?

• Biographies

• How-to manuals

• Fiction novels

• Newspaper articles

What type of blog would be considered expository?

• A blog sharing fictional stories

• A blog explaining how to grow herbs

• A blog discussing political opinions

• A blog about personal travel experiences

Which of the following is a type of expository essay?

• A narrative essay

• A fictional essay

• A persuasive essay

• A cause and effect essay

In an educational setting, what is the main goal of an expository essay?

• To argue a point

• To entertain the reader

• To tell a story

• To explain and instruct