What are three major characteristics of an expository text?

Answer 1

This is a mixture from many cites:

· Timeless theme or idea surrounding the novel, meaning that the idea affects all time periods (love is always a good example)

· Lots of descriptions and use of descriptive language

· 3D characters with quirks and feelings (should be memorable)

· Interesting plotline with lots of bumps and hiccups along the way (could give hints as to what might happen without giving away a thing or could have a twist)

· The reader should be able to relate to it and understand most of its central themes and ideas

· Should surround truth or truthful ideas

· Test of time (how many years has it been read and reread?). It should be of lasting interest.

· Should have a moral issue hinted at during the novel.

· A classic novel should say something of value, drawing attention to human problems, condemn or applaud certain points of view. We don't have to agree with the author's statement, it just has to be there.

· A classic makes connections. You can study a classic and discover influences from other writers and other great works of literature.

· It should be open in the way that the reader can decide for themselves how they interpret the novel

Answer 2

That's easy.

• pages
• words
• pictures
• cover(sometimes hard)

Answer 3

The three main characteristics of a textbook are: table of contents, chapters, and questions/answers. Textbooks can vary in price and number of pages, depending on the subject.

Answer 4

One of the characteristics of a good book is ability to relate to readers.

Answer 5

1. Provides factual information on a specific topic.
2. Presents that information in a clear, organized manner.
3. Does not include opinions or personal feelings of the author.