expository writing
Writing that explains
Expository writing is nonfiction prose whose purpose is to explain, inform, or describe rather than to persuade, entertain, or tell a story.
It presents facts, ideas, or processes in a clear, organized manner, typically found in textbooks, encyclopedia articles, how-to guides, and news reports.
The teacher assigned an expository writing piece on how volcanoes form.
Good expository writing prioritizes clarity and logical structure over stylistic flair.
- thesis statementCore claim of essay
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- detailSingle small element
- exemplificationDemonstration via instances
- analysisMethodical study of parts
logical structure · research papers · how-to guide · transitions · description · synthesis · classification · topic sentence · main idea · five paragraph essay · body paragraph · supporting details · didactic · expound · policy documents · clarity · explication · critical thinking
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- scripture studybiblical study, concordance, cross-reference, study Bible, word study
expository writingpersuasive writing
Prose aimed at convincing
creative writing · argumentative writing · propaganda · polemic · opinion writing
expository writingstorytelling
Recounting events aloud
fiction · narrative prose · creative nonfiction · literary fiction · drama
expository writingpersonal essay
Autobiographical prose work
stream of consciousness · opinion writing · editorial writing · lyric poetry · memoir