Definition
  
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Expository writing will inform, explain, clarify, define, or instruct.
 
 
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Characteristics
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- clear main topic
 
- logical supporting facts
 
- details, explanations, and examples
 
- precise organization and logical structure
 
- clarity
 
- unity and coherence
 
- smooth transitions
 
 
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Sample Topics
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- Describe the cause and effects of global warming. Narrow your topic to one contributor to global warming.
 
 
- Explain the process of making a pot of coffee.
 
 
- Write a story about your chosen superhero power.
 
 
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