Question

Which of these is NOT a good way to begin an expository essay? Question 9 options: Have you ever heard of �paying it forward�? In this essay, I am going to explain how I can change the world. Splash! Everything we do in our lives has a ripple effect. No matter who you are, you can make a difference.

Answer 1

One should never start an expository essay with a bland statement of intent that states but does not further the goal of the essay; "In this essay, I am going to explain...", while straightforward, neither adequately sets the tone of the essay, nor engages the reader's interest.