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Expository Texts Some Key Characteristics
What is exposition? Expository is style of communication is composed and organised with the intention of INFORMING the reader about something. What are some examples of expository texts? ● Reports ● Textbooks ● Directions ● Recipes
The link between purpose and style With expository writing, it is key to remember that its purpose is to INFORM the reader about something. It is this purpose that shapes the style of the writing.
What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Contains key details about the topic it is focused on Details are required in expository texts in order to make reader/listener informed about the topic. Activity: Find a textbook and flip through it. Pay attention to the amount of details it provides you about the subject.
What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Uses an objective tone Expository texts are straightforward as they are meant to simply give information. Thus, the tone of the language is similarly straightforward. Expository texts do not express opinions or emotions. Activity: Try giving a member of your family directions to your school. Pay attention to the tone of your voice. Do you sound emotional or neutral?
What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Uses denotative language Denotative language that is langauge that is literal in terms of the meaning it conveys. Expository texts do not feature the use of language that leaves room for interpretation because they are meant to inform the reader/listener as effectively as possible. Activity: Look up the definition of the word ‘catastrophe’. Pay attention to how the definition is written using only denotative language.
What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Relies on logical reasoning to make points As the purpose of exposition is to give information, the human mind understands such texts with its logical side. The text must make sense to the reader/listener in order for him/her to receive the information being provided. Activity: Find a recipe. Pay attention to how the text puts the steps in order. Can you easily visualise the steps? This is because the information is presented logically.

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Some key charactertistics of expository texts

  • 1. Expository Texts Some Key Characteristics
  • 2. What is exposition? Expository is style of communication is composed and organised with the intention of INFORMING the reader about something. What are some examples of expository texts? ● Reports ● Textbooks ● Directions ● Recipes
  • 3. The link between purpose and style With expository writing, it is key to remember that its purpose is to INFORM the reader about something. It is this purpose that shapes the style of the writing.
  • 4. What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Contains key details about the topic it is focused on Details are required in expository texts in order to make reader/listener informed about the topic. Activity: Find a textbook and flip through it. Pay attention to the amount of details it provides you about the subject.
  • 5. What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Uses an objective tone Expository texts are straightforward as they are meant to simply give information. Thus, the tone of the language is similarly straightforward. Expository texts do not express opinions or emotions. Activity: Try giving a member of your family directions to your school. Pay attention to the tone of your voice. Do you sound emotional or neutral?
  • 6. What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Uses denotative language Denotative language that is langauge that is literal in terms of the meaning it conveys. Expository texts do not feature the use of language that leaves room for interpretation because they are meant to inform the reader/listener as effectively as possible. Activity: Look up the definition of the word ‘catastrophe’. Pay attention to how the definition is written using only denotative language.
  • 7. What are some main characteristics of expository texts? Relies on logical reasoning to make points As the purpose of exposition is to give information, the human mind understands such texts with its logical side. The text must make sense to the reader/listener in order for him/her to receive the information being provided. Activity: Find a recipe. Pay attention to how the text puts the steps in order. Can you easily visualise the steps? This is because the information is presented logically.