Question

Which of the following are characteristics of an expository essay? Select all that apply.

A. It is essentially an overview of a text's themes.
B. It presents a balanced view of a topic.
C. It often compares and contrasts two or more things.
D. It typically contains an author's opinions.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Answer 1

on the test that i took last week the answer was D

Answer 2

Answer: B. It presents a balanced view of a topic and C. It often compares and contrasts two or more things.

Step-by-step explanation: Expository writing, or exposition type of essay describes, explains and informs. Sometimes the style defines or clarifies subjects. It presents a balanced view of a topic because it oftens compares the characteristics between two or more things and contrasts them as it presents only facts. Anecdotes, comparisons, quotations, statistics (including charts and graphics) and definitions can be used for this type of writing.