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Select the correct answer. How are a persuasive essay and an expository essay different?

A.
In a persuasive essay, the writer develops a story using a plot, characters, and a setting, while in an expository essay, the writer tells the story of a personal experience and comments on it.
B.
In a persuasive essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented, while in an expository essay, the writer describes and explains all sides of a topic or issue.
C.
In a persuasive essay, the writer describes and explains all sides of a topic or issue, while in an expository essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented.
D.
In a persuasive essay, the writer tries to convince the reader to agree with the point of view presented, while in an expository essay, the writer narrates

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The main difference between them is that an expository essay explains about something while a persuasive essay argues about something.

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The correct answer is b. You can tell because of the word persuasive.

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