Expository writing is a style that aims to explain or describe a topic clearly and concisely, using facts and evidence. Its main purpose is to provide logical information while remaining objective and structured, covering five common types: descriptive, process, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution. Good expository writing includes a clear thesis, organized structure, and factual content, free from personal bias.

1. What is expository writing?
Definition: "Expository writing is a type of writing that aims to explain or describe
a topic in clear and concise manner." Expository means intended to explain or
describe something.
From "Expose" Explain (uncover)
➤ "Expository writing aims to explain or describe a topic in clear and concise
manner."
Expository writing is a style of composition that exposes or explains a topic using
facts. Expository writing often includes a thesis statement, supportive information,
explanatory paragraphs and a conclusion that summarizes the information.
What is the main purpose of expository writing?
➤ Purpose: its basic purpose is to give information to reader in logical and
organized manner. It involve presenting facts, evidence, argument and real data.
The primary goal of expository writing is to explain or clarify a concept, process,
or phenomenon using evidence, examples, and logical reasoning.
What are the five types of Expository Writing?
➤ There are five common types of expository writing.
1. Descriptive: This type of expository writing aims to describe something to the
reader in detail. For example travel writing, nature writing, encyclopedia entry.
2. Process Writing: This type of expository writing explains how to do something
or how something works. It involve describing various steps needed to complete a
task. For example recipes etc.
3. Cause and Effect: This type of expository writing describe how one step leads
to a result. For example causes and effects of drug addiction, inflation, over
population, pollution etc.
4. Compare and Contrast: This type of writing examines the similarities and
difference between two or more things. E.g Similarities and differences between
plants and animals, Islam and Christianity.
5. Problem and solution: This type of expository writing identifies a problem and
a solution. For example Corruption in Pakistan and its solution.

2. What are examples of expository writing?
➤ Examples: Essays, articles, research papers, textbooks, news, and reports are
example of expository writing.
➤ Write an expository paragraph on Cricket?
Cricket is a popular game across the world. It is a bat and ball game that is played
in many countries such as Pakistan, India, and Australia etc.
Some common examples of expository writing include academic essays,
instructional guides, and news reports. Good expository writing should be factual,
objective, and clear. To better understand what this term means, think about the
difference between a scientific article, a short story, and an advertisement.
How to write expository?
Steps to writing expository essays
1. Conduct extensive research on the topic at hand.
2. Pick a structure for the essay.
3. Formulate a thesis statement.
4. Write an introductory paragraph with a hook.
5. Write the body paragraphs.
What are the features of expository writing?
The writer explains, describes, and informs the reader about a topic using facts,
details, and examples in a clear and concise way.
• Clear, concise, and defined statement.
• Used to explain, describe, or give information about topic, issue, subject or
idea using facts.
• There should be no personal opinion or emotion.
• It should be written in 3rd person (He, she, it etc)
• Specific supporting details.
• Clearly organized structure.
• It should be objective.

3. • Strong introduction.
• Strong conclusion.
• Purposeful and precise word choice.