Pls pls the purpose of an explanatory essay is to share information about a topic with an audience. your essay should consist of the following: introductory paragraph with hook, transition, and thesis statement 3 body paragraphs with topic sentence, transition words, and supporting evidence concluding paragraph with a restatement of the introductory paragraph's hook, restatement of the thesis, transition words, and closing thought when revising a rough draft, it is important to focus not simply on the main ideas of the essay, but also on the style, language, and transitions. consider these your "decorative" elements that make the essay stand out.