Ways to Present Expositions

Description exposition -
The writer explains the characteristics of a topic, shows examples, and describes features.

Comparison exposition -
The writer shows how two topics are alike or different.

Cause and effect exposition -
The writer explains the cause of an event and thoroughly investigates the effects.

Problem and solution exposition -
The author sets forth a problem, and then explains possible solutions to it.

Sequence exposition -
The writer shows events in either chronological or numbered order.