Saturday, October 5, 2013

The expository essay

Expository Writing: is the type of writing that is used most in everyday life. It is the base of all forms of writing – narrative, persuasive, descriptive etc. Its main purpose is to explain processes, give instructions and information and describe.
All the types of exposition include the use of appropriate transition words and phrases. These words/phrases are like little helpers; they move the sentences/paragraphs smoothly in the right direction, giving them unity. For example: then, after, next, at the same time, etc.
Explaining a process is when someone is told how to do something.
Giving information is when someone is told about something.
When instructions are given someone is given orders, direction, commands or advice.
When one describes, he/she uses adjectives, sensory details – smell, sight, hearing, taste, feeling – to allow the reader a vivid image of the item, place, etc. that is being described.

SAMPLE PARAGRAPH –  I don’t like mosqitoes


1.      They are annoying
2.      They bites itch
3.      They carry diseases



The first reason I hate mosquitoes is that they are annoying. When I am outside they swarm around and buzz about my ears. Also I have to wear insect spray and it smells horrendous. Then if I don’t want to wear bug spray, I have to wear long sleeves. Besides, who wants to wear long sleeves in the hot sun?  Nothing ruins my day like a bloodsucking mosquito.

Secondly,... 

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