Not necessarily. Novels often focus on telling a story through characters and plot, which might not strictly fall under expository writing. Expository writing is typically more about presenting information and explaining concepts clearly.
Expository fiction is a literary form that weaves educational content into a fictional framework. Think of it as a way to make learning more interesting. In this type of writing, the author may create a fictional world or characters to convey real - world knowledge. For instance, a novel about a detective who solves crimes using forensic science can be expository fiction. The story of the detective's investigations is fictional, but the forensic science details are real - world information that the author is sharing through the story.
There are many types of novel topics:
1. Fantasy adventure: explore the mysterious world and fight against various monsters and magic to show individual courage and teamwork.
2. Science fiction: Exploring the future world and technological changes, exploring the mysteries of extraterrestrial life and the universe, demonstrating personal wisdom and creativity.
3. Romance: Telling a love story to show the intelligence of the female protagonist and the deep love and loyalty of the strong and brave male protagonist.
4. Fantasy novels: involving magic, divine beasts, artifacts and other elements, telling the story of the protagonist's growth and saving the world.
5. Historical novels: they discuss historical events and characters, and present the culture, society, and humanity of a historical period. The protagonist is usually a person from a certain historical period.
6. Mystery novels: Through investigation and reasoning, reveal the secrets and truth hidden behind the events.
Sci-fi horror: explore the future world and horror elements, telling the protagonist's struggle with various terrifying creatures and events.
8. Sports novels: The story of an athlete's growth and competition experience usually involves some sports-related elements.
The above are just some common topics. When writing a novel, you can choose the appropriate topic according to your personal interests and storyline.
One characteristic is that they blend facts or concepts with fictional elements. For example, in a historical fiction that is also expository, it may accurately depict the time period's customs and events while still having a made - up story. Another is that they often aim to educate in a more subtle way. Instead of just presenting dry facts, they wrap them up in an engaging narrative.