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9-expository writing-4



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A.4 Expository writing is when you write to persuade your reader.
 

 2. 

B.4 Expository writing is when you write to inform and persuade.
 

 3. 

B.4 Expository writing is not when you write to explain.
 

 4. 

B.4 When doing expository writing you should write as clearly as possible in order to get your message across to your readers.
 

 5. 

B.4 My Top 4 Favorite Movies:
      1. The Pop Hop
      2. Burning Engines
      3. Lovely Launa
      4. The Revenge of the Dust Mites

This is an example of expository writing.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

A.4 In addition to explaining something to your reader expository writing ______ your reader.
a.
argues with
b.
informs
 

 7. 

A.4 A pamphlet on how to work your telephone is a form of expository writing because it
a.
explains.
d.
All of the above
b.
directs.
e.
None of the above
c.
informs.
 

 8. 

B.4 An example of expository writing is
a.
a research paper on the creation of Israel.
d.
Both A and B
b.
a speech on the history of America.
e.
All of the above
c.
a pamphlet detailing the times of a shot clinic for dogs at the local clinic and the importance of those shots.
 

 9. 

B.4 “Congratulations on purchasing this excellent computer. You will get years of enjoyment out of it. But first we need to assemble it. Pull out the computer, monitor, wires, and speakers. Next attach the green wire to the monitor (port A) to the computer (port B).”

This is a form of
a.
persuasive writing.
d.
All of the above
b.
expository writing.
e.
None of the above
c.
transitory writing.
 

 10. 

B.4 A)  “Next, cut your apple into quarters.”
       B) “Once you have found a good knife begin to slowly peel the skin off of the apple.”
       C) “Finally it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!”
       D)“Now that you have your shiny new apple it’s time to prepare it consumption.”

Order these instruction in a logical manner.
a.
A, C, D, B
c.
A, B, C, D
b.
B, A, C, D
d.
D, B, A, C
 



 
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