What is the purpose of an expository essay?
1 Answer
Mar 8, 2017
The purpose of an expository essay is to educate and inform the reader, in an unbiased manner, about some topic or concept.
Explanation:
An expository essay should explain a concept or topic by:
- defining the concept, both generally and then in detail;
- explain and expand upon the details of the concept;
- examine one or more arguments concerning the concept and its (their) basis.
An expository essay should be:
- clearly structured, logical and straightforward;
- balanced and unbiased;
- lacking in personal bias or opinion.
