Writing Expository and Descriptive Essays Flashcards
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What is expository writing?
Expository writing is defined as presenting reasons, explanations, or steps in a process
It is a style of writing that aims to inform or explain a subject to the reader.
What is the main focus of an expository essay?
Logic and coherence
An expository essay should follow a logical sequence and have three different main points.
True or False: Expository writing tells a story.
False
Expository writing does not tell a story but gives facts and reasons.
What should an introduction of an expository essay include?
The main idea and what the essay is about, along with three main reasons supporting this main idea
Each reason should be elaborated in the body of the essay.
What structure should the body of an expository essay follow?
It should include three paragraphs, each introducing a reason and providing supporting details
Paragraphs should be organized logically to support the main idea.
Fill in the blank: An expository essay should be _______.
[clear, concise, logical, and informative]
What are some formats for developing expository essay topics?
Formats include:
* Developed by examples and/or facts and statistics
* Developed with steps in a process
* Compare and contrast format
* Cause and effect format
Each format serves to clarify the topic in a different way.
What is a descriptive essay?
A descriptive essay is a piece of continuous writing that paints a vivid mental picture of a person, object, concept, place, or event
It is a factual and accurate description of a subject.
What is objective description?
A factual and accurate description of a subject, mainly used in scientific and technical reports
It is not influenced by the writer’s opinion.
What is subjective description?
Description influenced by a writer’s opinion, attitude, or impression, often including imaginative details
It may contain personal experiences, feelings, and opinions.
What are the key components of a descriptive essay?
Key components include:
* Introduction
* Body paragraphs
* Conclusion
Each paragraph should serve a distinct purpose in painting a picture for the reader.
What should the introductory paragraph of a descriptive essay do?
Set the scene by describing where, when, and to whom the experience occurred
It should capture the reader’s attention with descriptive words.
What is the purpose of using figurative language in a descriptive essay?
To enhance imagery and appeal to the reader’s senses
Examples include metaphors and personification.
What should the conclusion of a descriptive essay do?
Allude to another sense and use strong words to signify closure
It should leave a lasting impression on the reader.
