What is the difference between a piece of expository writing and a narrative? a. expository writing resembles a story, while a narrative gives instruction and explanation. b. expository writing communicates fact-based information, while a narrative tells a story. c. expository writing gives background information, while a narrative wraps up loose ends. d. expository writing move a story forward, while a narrative can go back and forth.

The difference between a piece of expository writing and a narrative is option B:

Expository writing communicates fact-based information, while a narrative tells a story.

In an exposition the writer must express himself very clearly and well-structured for the reader to be able to follow the subject without knowing anything about it beforehand.

A narrative text is a story which can be invented and the writer can even include himself as a character.