what is an expository text

Expository text is a type of non-fiction text that is meant to teach or impart information to the reader. It is fact-based and focuses on exposing the truth through reliable sources. Expository texts use clear, focused language and move from general facts to specific and abstract to concrete. They typically follow one of five formats: cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, and sequence. Expository texts are the opposite of narrative fiction and exist for the purpose of conveying information for the readers education. It is important to assist readers in navigating these texts, as not everyone is a verbal learner.