ANALYTICAL
EXPOSITION
Definition
ü Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea
about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader
that the idea is important matter.
ü
Examining or liking to
examine things very carefully (Cambridge).
Purpose of Analytical Exposition
Ø To attempt to persuade
the reader to believe something by presenting one side of the argument.
Ø To reveal the readers that something is the important
case.
Generic
Structure of Analytical Exposition
1.
Thesis: Introducing
the topic and indicating the writer's position.
2. Arguments: Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s
position.
3. Reiteration: Restating the writer’s position.
Language Features of Analytical Exposition
1. Focus on generic human and non-human
participants, (e.g.: car, pollution, leaded petrol car)
2. Use abstract noun, (e.g.: policy, government)
3. Use of relational processes, (e.g.: It is important)
4. Modal verbs, (e.g.:
we must preserve)
5. Connective or Use of internal conjunction to
state argument, (e.g.: first, secondly, then, finally)
6. Evaluative language, (e.g.: important,
valuable, trustworthy, etc.)
7. Giving reasons through causal conjunction
e.g. so, thus, therefore, hence)
e.g. so, thus, therefore, hence)
8. Use of present tense
9. Passive sentence
The difference of analytical and hortatory
exposition
Text
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Definition
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Purpose
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Generic
structure
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Analytical Exposition
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Exposition is a text
that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its
social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter.
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To reveal to the readers that something is
the important case
|
•
Thesis, (I personally
think, In my opinion, I believe, etc. )
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Arguments,(First, Second,
Furthermore, In addition, The last, etc)
•
Reiteration
(In my conclusion,
Based on the arguments above, )
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Hortatory Exposition
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Hortatory
exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the
addressee do something or act in certain way.
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To
persuade the readers that something should or should not be done
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•
Thesis, (I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, etc)
•
Arguments,(First, Second, Furthermore, In addition, The last, etc)
•
Recommendation (should, should not, ought to, ought not to, )
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Example Text
Laptop as Student’s Friends
Thesis
Conventionally, students need book, pen, eraser,
drawing book, ruler
and such other stuff. Additionally, in this multimedia era, students need more
to reach their progressive development. Students need mobile keyboards to record
every presented subject easily. Of course it will need more cost but it will
deserve for its function.
Argument 1
First, modern schools tend to apply fast transferring knowledge because
the school needs to catch the target of curriculum. Every subject will tend to
be given in demonstrative method. Consequently students need extra media cover
the subject. Since there is a laptop on every student’s desk, this method will
help student to get better understanding.
Argument 2
Argument 2
Secondly, finding an appropriate
laptop is not difficult as it was. Recently there is an online shop which
provides comprehensive information. The best is that the shop has service of
online shopping. The students just need to brows that online shop, decide which
computer or laptop they need, and then complete the transaction. After that the
laptop will be delivered to the students’ houses. That is really easy and save
time and money.
Reiteration
From all of that, having mobile computer is absolutely useful for
students who want to catch the best result for their study. Buying laptop
online is advisable because it will cut the price. This online way is
recommended since online shop also provides several laptop types . Students
just need to decide which type they really need.
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