English 201/ Prof. Miguel A. Arce Types of Essays English 201/ Prof. Miguel A. Arce

Types of Essays Expository Narrative Descriptive Persuasive

Expository Essay Expository writing explains and informs. It presents information and does not argue for or against a point or seek to defend an opinion. Encyclopedia articles are examples of expository writing.

Characteristics of Expository Writing It seeks to inform readers about a specific subject. It presents information efficiently. Consider who your audience is and what they will already know about the subject and thus what you still need to explain. You do not want to bore or overwhelm your reader.

Characteristics of Expository Writing It tries to engage the reader’s interest. It should instruct and inform. It relies almost exclusively on established information. Don’t forget to acknowledge your sources, use quotation marks correctly and document all of your sources.

Characteristics of Expository Writing It does not include the author’s experiences or feelings. It does not express an opinion to be defined. The material is presented in a direct and unbiased way.

Characteristics of Expository Writing Analysis Cause and Effect Classification Process Analysis Definition Comparison Examples

Homework Finish your expository essay on the computer for Monday. It is to be completed using the writing standards established in class. A page and a half, 12 Times New Roman, Double Spaced