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Expository Writing
Study Guide for Expository Writing Quiz
Term | Definition |
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Expository Writing | writing that is used to explain, describe, give information, or inform. |
Descriptive Writing | emphasizes the features and characteristics of a topic. |
Words to look for in descriptive writing | for example, the characteristics are... |
Sequential Writing | emphasizes the order of events, listing items in numerical or chronological order |
Words to look for in sequential writing | first, second, third; next; then; finally |
compare and contrast writing | emphasize the similarities or differences between two topics. |
Words to look for in compare and contrast writing | different; in contrast; alike; same as; on the other hand |
cause and effect writing | shows the relationship between events |
Words to look for in problem/solution writing | reasons why; if...then; as a result; therefore; because |
problem/solution writing | relationship that discusses a problem and suggests solutions |
The number of different types of expository writing we are studying | Five |
Descriptive Writing | An article which talks about the fashions seen recently at the Academy Awards would be best done using this type of writing. |
Sequential Writing | Explaining how to make something is an example of this type of writing. |
Compare and Contrast Writing | In Rolling Stone Magazine, a writer discusses Taylor Swift's 1989 album and her Red album would be an example of this type of writing. |
Cause and Effect Writing | A newspaper article reports on a recent storm which did a great deal of damage in Texas. |
Problem/Solution Writing | Ms. Metcalf has asked students to write up ways to stop the vandalism that has been occurring in the boys' restroom would be an example of this type of writing. |