The difference between an Expository Essay and a Personal Narrative - In a "nut shell"... Go get em' 4th & 7th grade! :)

What makes an Expository Essay different from a Personal Narrative? Compare features of each:

Personal Narrative

Narrative Organization

Enjoyable to Read; Good Flow

Imagery and Character Development

Tone is Evocative

Language is Vivid and Expressive

Stays on Topic; Doesn’t Meander

Expository Essay

Informational Organization

Logical (but still engaging)

Facts and Examples Support Thesis

Tone is Informative

Language is Clear and Unambiguous

Clear Controlling Idea or Thesis