What should the focus of an expository essay be?

the topic specified in the prompt

What are the 3 main parts of an expository paper?

introductory, body , and concluding paragraphs

What should be included in the concluding paragraph of an expository essay?

restate controlling and parting thought

What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?

sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled

What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?

main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details

Which is NOT an example of a supporting detail we have discussed this year?

All of these are examples we have discussed this year.

What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?

spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules

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1
What should the focus of an expository essay be?
the topic specified in the prompt
the significant characters
the parting thought
the supporting details
2
What are the 3 main parts of an expository paper?
introductory, body , and concluding paragraphs
controlling idea, personal experience, and insight
introduction, significant characters, body, and examples
main ideas, reflection, and concluding paragraphs
3
What should be used to enhance the flow of the essay by showing the relationships of ideas?
adjectives
transition words
controlling idea
big words
4
What part of the prompt specifies the topic?
the "THINK" section
the "LOOK" section
the "READ" section
the "WRITE" section
5
What should be included in the concluding paragraph of an expository essay?
restate controlling and parting thought
examples, insight, and parting thought
events, parting thought, reflection
significant characters, set the stage, and parting thought
6
What should be included in the introductory paragraph of an expository essay?
question
parting thought and insight
personal experience
lead & controlling idea
7
What should the writer know about the sentences used in the essay?
sentences are choppy and awkward
sentences are run-on and fragments
sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled
sentences are all the same pattern
8
How many main ideas must you include in an expository essay?
No set number
2
1
3
9
What are the 2 main parts of a body paragraph in an expository essay?
reflection and insight
main idea stated in a topic sentence and supporting details
parting thought and insight
events and significant characters
10
Which is NOT an example of a supporting detail we have discussed this year?
All of these are examples we have discussed this year.
historical example
example from literature
example from pop culture
11
What should the writer know to prevent too many errors?
rules of grammar, how to use a dictionary, law of relativity
school, capitalization, spelling, and traffic rules
spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar usage rules
12
What are all of the main ideas related to?
controlling idea
parting thought
set the stage
main ideas

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