Writing in context... how much should you reference the text?

[DiMennzzaa]

I always had a structure like this for expository:


Intro:
(Explain both sides of the prompt)

Para 1:
(Explain one side + example from text)

Para 2:
(Explain one side + social parallel)

Para 3:
(Other side + example from text)

Para 4:
(Other side + social parallel)

Is this ok for expository ? Should i do more paragraphs about the text? not sure if

[Felicity Wishes]

I think that is okay. In terms of addressing the text I think you are okay.

Personally, my structure is.

Intro: explain my thoughts on prompt

Para 1: My text (but I refer to the historical event that the text stems from instead) - E.g Salem trials

Para 2: Event similar to text E.g - McCarthy Era

Para 3: Event that is different from the text (to explore the other side of prompt) E.g - A war

[Water]

Hi DiMenza,

When writing Expository I always think of all my examples as secondary to the main focal point which is your idea.

For instance, you may argue about 'Why Apples are better Than Orange,' you will give reasons, and then examples. This example, might be The Bible (A Text), or it could be McDonalds with their 1 dollar Apple Pie Special, but the examples exist to support and reinforce the reason/idea that you want to prove and argue in that particular program. Another example could be, 'Life Is Worth Living,' one of the reasons could be Life is Worth Living because it brings happiness. You explain that reason, and then introduce an example such as, In the film 'Pride and Prejudice,' we always see Elizabeth incredibly happy, and you link this to why it supports your reason. Therefore, have the mindset that examples exist only to reinforce your main idea in the paragraph and nothing more. This is why, examiners look towards, your primary text example and outside source example. I hope this helps, all the best.

PS: Explain as much as is necessary to prove your point

[rebeccab26]

I always had a structure like this for expository:


Intro:
(Explain both sides of the prompt)

Para 1:
(Explain one side + example from text)

Para 2:
(Explain one side + social parallel)

Para 3:
(Other side + example from text)

Para 4:
(Other side + social parallel)

Is this ok for expository ? Should i do more paragraphs about the text? not sure if

it's safer to only do one on the text. any more and it becomes too much like a text response. if you're doing like 5-6 paragraphs 2 text examples could work but do NOT do any more than that. for the plan you've set out above i would recommend just one. find 3 external examples
best of luck