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Expository Writing

Expository Writing. Purpose of expository writing. Inform Describe Explain Define Clarify Instruct by giving information Explaining why or how Clarifying a process Defining a concept Describe a process or situation. Well written expository. Remains focused on topic

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Expository Writing

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  1. Expository Writing

  2. Purpose of expository writing • Inform • Describe • Explain • Define • Clarify • Instruct by giving information • Explaining why or how • Clarifying a process • Defining a concept • Describe a process or situation

  3. Well written expository • Remains focused on topic • Lists events in chronological order • Does not reveal the opinion of the writer • Assumes reader has no prior knowledge

  4. Types of Expository Writing • Cause and Effect • Compare and Contrast • Descriptive • Process Narration • Problem and Solution

  5. ?Questions to ask? • What are you trying to explain? • Who is your audience? • What is the purpose of this writing?

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