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Which of the following best describes an expository essay?

a. An essay that uses casual, conversational language.
b. An essay that tells a story about a real-life experience.
c. An essay that explains an idea by breaking it down.
d. An essay that uses humor to achieve the authors purpose.

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My answer: C.
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If somebody could answer this and tell me if I'm right or not it would be great! Thanks :-)

Yes, C.

You're welcome, Dani.

Thanks again Ms. Sue! ^_^ ;-)

Yay! I got it right!

You are correct, the best description of an expository essay is option C, which states that it is an essay that explains an idea by breaking it down. Expository essays are focused on providing information, explaining concepts, or presenting arguments in a logical and clear manner. These essays aim to educate the reader on a specific topic by breaking it down, analyzing it, and presenting evidence or examples to support the explanations. This type of essay is typically structured with an introduction, body paragraphs that present the main ideas or arguments, and a conclusion that summarizes the key points.