Which term describes writing intended to explain or describe a topic?

• A. Expository
• B. Memoir
• C. Chronological
• D. Biography

Answer: (A)

Expository writing aims to explain or describe a topic clearly and factually, using definitions, examples, and evidence to help readers understand. It sticks to information and aims for clarity rather than personal storytelling or opinion. This kind of writing shows up in textbooks, manuals, encyclopedia entries, and explanatory essays, where the goal is to illuminate a subject for the reader.

Memoir is a personal narrative about the writer’s own experiences. Chronological describes events in the order they occurred over time. Biography tells the life story of someone else. Each of these serves a different purpose, but when the main goal is to explain or describe a topic to inform, the term is expository writing.