Definition
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.
Examining or
liking to examine things very carefully
(Cambridge).
Purpose of Analytical
Exposition
To attempt to persuade the reader to believe something
by presenting one side of the argument.
To reveal the readers that something is the important
case.
Generic
Structure of Analytical Exposition
Thesis: Introducing the topic and
indicating the writer's position.
Arguments: Explaining the
arguments to support the writer’s
position.
Reiteration: Restating the
writer’s position.
Language
Features of Analytical Exposition
Focus on generic human and non-human participants, (e.g.: car,
pollution, leaded petrol car)
Use abstract noun, (e.g.: policy, government)
Use of relational processes, (e.g.: It is important)
Modal verbs, (e.g.: we must preserve)
Modal verbs, (e.g.: we must
preserve)
Connective or Use of internal conjunction to state
argument, (e.g.: first,
secondly, then, finally)
Evaluative language, (e.g.: important, valuable,
trustworthy, etc.)
Giving reasons through causal conjunction
(e.g. so, thus, therefore, hence)
Use of present tense
Passive sentence
The difference of analytical and hortatory exposition
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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
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Thesis, (I personally
think, In my opinion, I believe, etc. )
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
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
