An effective expository essay has these characteristics:
· Detailed information and explanations about a specific topic to guide and inform the reader’s understanding of key ideas and evidence.
· An effective introduction states the main idea and conclusion that wraps up the essay.
· An organized structure that logically follows the writer’s points.
· A variety of sentence structures to keep the readers interested and transitions to connect ideas.
· Effective sentence structure and correct spelling, grammar, and usage.
A compare-and-contrast essay also includes:
· A thesis statement that sets up the compare/contrast points.
Specific facts, details, and examples to support the thesis.
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