expository writing

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Definition of expository writing in English English dictionary

Expository writing is a mode of writing in which the purpose of the author is to inform, explain, describe, or define his or her subject to the reader. Expository text is meant to ‘expose’ information and is the most frequently used type of writing by students in colleges and universities. A well-written exposition remains focused on its topic and provides facts in order to inform its reader. It should be unbiased, accurate, and use a scholarly third person tone. Examples of expository writing can be found in magazine and newspaper articles, non-fiction books, travel brochures, business reports, memorandums, professional journal, oral presentations and encyclopedia articles and many other types of informative writing. One of the most familiar and basic forms of expository writing is the five-paragraph essay, which features an introduction with a clear thesis statement, three main body paragraphs and a conclusion

ENG 111, SECTION 82 Fall 2002 Instructor: Joe Alvarez Glossary of Terms

telling ideas with facts and examples interjection word used to express strong emotion

The systematic explanation of an event or its model or representation Expository writing is most concerned with the mixture of facts and theory Writing without theory is blind Writing without facts is empty

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ex·pos·i·to·ry wri·ting