Expository Writing
What is writing intended to present or report on information accurately for the purpose of improving the reader’s understanding of an issue, problem, or concept?
Expository Writing
What is the subject of a text, usually expressed as a singleword or phrase in the form of a noun?
Topic
What type of citation is used to provide relevant source information inparentheses whenever a sentence uses aquotation or paraphrase?
In-text Citations
True or False: You need to include your opinion in an expository essay.
False
What is the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life?
Theme
What should an in-text citation and where should they be located?
"Quote from the text." (Author's last name, page number).
How many pieces of evidence do you need for an expository essay?
6 total (2 per body paragraph)
Is the following an example of a theme or topic:
Love defies all logic.
Theme
What is a works cited page and where does it go?
A works cited page is where you will give a more complete citation of texts referenced in your essay. It goes at the end of your essay.
Which of the following is not a text structure that you can use to organize your expository essay:
Chronological
Biography
Description
Cause and effect
Biography
What is the difference between theme and topic?
topics are typically one word and more general
whereas a theme is a full statement (usually what the author is saying about a topic through the text)
List the following elements of a works cited page in the correct order:
Title of container, Author., Other contributors, Title of source.
Author.
Title of source.
Title of container,
Other contributors,
Which of the following should you not include in an expository essay:
Thesis statement
Central idea
Call to action
Logical organization
Call to action
What is a generalization about life or human nature that can be understood across time and cultures?
Universal theme
List the following elements of a works cited page in the correct order:
Publisher, Number, Location., Version, Publication date,
Version,
Number,
Publisher,
Publication date,
Location.