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The expository essay is a genre of nonfiction writing in which a writer aims to explain a topic or concept. In this genre of essay writing, the writer is not required to put forward an original argument, but rather aims to educate the reader on a topic. This contrasts with the argumentative<\/a> and persuasive essay<\/a> genres, in which the writer takes a clear stance on a controversial topic, with the goal of swaying the reader toward agreeing with their position. An expository essay may cover a controversial topic, but in this genre, the writer will not take a hard stance on the topic, but rather provide a holistic overview of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expository writing aims to be objective and thorough in its analysis. The term \u201cexpository\u201d means to explain, describe, or define. In effect, the author should try to present a balanced<\/strong> perspective on the topic at hand. Expository essays most often appear in textbooks, in encyclopedias, in journalistic articles, and in scientific or technical writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In academic settings, expository essays are often assigned in high school or university courses to assess students\u2019 understanding of a given topic. An expository essay prompt will typically ask the writer to \u201cexplain,\u201d \u201cdefine,\u201d or \u201cexplore,\u201d a given subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the style, substance, and structure of expository essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Style of Expository Writing<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In an expository essay, the writer aims to present information as impartially as possible. As a rule, expository essays generally avoid the use of subjective phrasing and vocabulary. They are centered around the presentation of facts and provide less analysis than other forms of writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an argumentative or persuasive essay, writers will typically present facts in conjunction with an analysis. In this context, facts are used as evidence in support of a specific claim or argument, with the intention of leading the reader to a specific conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In expository writing, facts stand on their own. Any analysis is used toward the purpose of clarifying or explaining the factual information that is presented, not for the purpose of persuading the reader. Expository essays on controversial topics should therefore be dialectical<\/strong> in the sense that they give equal voice to all perspectives on the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because expository essays strive for this objective tone, they are virtually always written in the third person. The third person enables the writer to remove their subjectivity from the writing as much as possible. In other forms of writing, the writer\u2019s voice may play an important role. In expository writing, the writer should aim to remove their voice as much as possible from the writing, allowing the information presented in the essay to speak for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process of Writing an Expository Essay<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Choose a Topic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process of writing an essay always begins with choosing a topic to write about. Expository essays generally seek to explain a phenomenon, event, idea, or object. There are a variety of sub-genres of expository writing, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n