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Definition of Exposition n Exposition means explaining. An expository paper explains something, such as how something is made. Why something has happened, in which ways two persons or things are similar or different and so on. n In an expository paper, we discuss its cause and effect, its nature, and its significance in history. Expository papers are perhaps the type of writing that is most frequently used by a student, a scientist, or a professional. Methods of Expository Writing (写作方法) n Things can be explained in many ways, for instance, by n Process (过程) n Illustration (列举) n Classification and/or division (分类) n Comparison and/or contrast (对比、对照) n Causes and/or effects (因果） Process Title: Moving House Moving house is a major upheaval (剧变)in people’s lives. Before the men come to actually move the furniture, many things must be done in preparation. All the toys, normally strewn(散播)around the house, must be gathered together and put into large boxes for easy transportation. All books too must be put away in an orderly fashion so as not to be damaged in transit. Drawers and wardrobes should be emptied and their contents carefully packed. Pictures should be taken down from the walls and wrapped with proper cloth. And lastly, don’t forget to take down all the curtains and blinds. Soon everything is prepared and the removal men arrive. All the boxes and furniture are loaded into the lorry. A quick check is necessary to make sure the flat is empty and the lorry is off on its way to the new flat. Comments n The paragraph gives a step-by-step description of getting things ready before moving a house. The method is called development by process. n It is a very useful method when we tell people how to do things in correct order, so as to avoid mistakes or even failures. n It is important to make clear the right sequence of the things to be done, and state every step in a clear way. 分析 n Moving house is