Expository paragraph

Expository

A paragraph that explains or analyzes a topic is an expository paragraph.

expository paragraph can be divided into several model of writings: such as process paragraph, and procedure paragraph. however, the details about these two divisions will be explained in a separated chapter not to mention the example.

Generic structure of expository:

Topic sentence

Supporting sentence

Concluding sentence

Language form:

Using process verbs :begin, start, continue, become, remain, develop, end, finish.

Using indefinite transitions

Using question word mark, such as how and and

Using charts, graphics, and other visual aids

Using present tenses either verbal or nominal

Example :

“How noodle is cooked”

Noodle is cooked by simple way, with the following process. (topic sentence) Firstly, water is boiled on the stove. After the water was hot, noodle is put in the boil water. Next, noodle is stirred until well. While waiting the noodle well, the seasoning is poured on the bowl. Finally, after the noodle well, noodle is poured on the bowl, and the noodle is ready to serve. (supporting sentence) So, thats all the step how noodle is cooked.(concluding sentence)