Exposition Text

EXPOSITION TEXT

DEFINITION 

Analytical 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, and to analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it.

PURPOSE

To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed or gained attention by way of providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

THE CHARACTERISTICS

• Using relational process
• Using internal conjunction
• Using causal conjunction
• Using Simple Present Tense
• Using compound and complex sentence.
• Use word that link argument, such as firstly, secondly, and reasoning through causal conjunction, such as in addition, furthermore, however, therefore.

GENERIC STRUCTURE

• Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view.
• Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation. 
• Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration.

TYPES OS EXPOSITION TEXT

*ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT

DEFINITION 

Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the phenomenon surrounding.

PURPOSES

• To persuade the readers that idea is important matter. 
• To persuade the readers or listeners that there is something that, certainly, needs to get attention.

GENERIC STRUCTURES

• Thesis (Introduction): Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s position.
• Arguments (Body): Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position.
•  Reiteration (Conclusion): Restating the writer’s position.

LANGUAGE FEATURES 

•       Using relational process = Relationships between and among leaders, workers, followers, partner co-workers, etc. people knowing and caring about people.
•       Using external conjunctions = Enhancing by linking to real world events (Holocaust, the Final Solution, death trains) 
•      Using internal conjunction = Elaborating and itemizing steps in an argument (Firstly, secondly, next, finally) 
•       Using causal conjunction = the cause of an event, because
•       Using contrastive conjunction = but, nevertheless 
•       Using simple present tense = Bruno is quiet boy
•       Focusing on generic human and non-human participants, e.g.: car, pollution, leaded petrol car
•       Using abstract noun, e.g.: policy, government
•        Using relational processes, e.g.: It is important
•       Using modal verbs, e.g.: We must preserve
•       Using modal adverbs, e.g.: Certainly we.
•       Using passive sentence

*HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXT

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DEFINITION

Hortatory exposition is a text which represents the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.

PURPOSE

Hortatory exposition is used to persuade the reader or listener that something should pr should not be the case.

GENERIC STRUCTURES

• Thesis : Thesis is the announcement of issue concern.
• Arguments : Argument is reason for concern, leading to recommendation.
• Recommendation : Recommendation is statement of what ought or ought to happen.

LANGUAGE FEATURES

• Focusing on the writer
• Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc
• Using action verb
• Using thinking verb
• Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc
• Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc
• Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc
• Using passive voice
• Using simple present tense

EXAMPLE EXPOSITION TEXT 

keep the environment alive

Thesis: 

Environmental cleanliness is a very important factor and needs to be considered in society. This will have an impact on the comfort and health of the community in everyday life. The government and health agencies often promote activities to combat environmental pollution to avoid things that are not wanted to happen, such as the emergence of disease outbreaks that are dangerous to the health and well-being of the community. These countermeasures include disposing of garbage in its place, recycling organic and non-organic waste, and so on. 

Argument: 

Mutual cooperation in cleaning and protecting the environment on a regular basis by scheduling each group of family heads is an alternative in overcoming environmental pollution. In one RT consisting of several family heads, it is divided into several groups according to the number of days available and according to the agreed schedule. In addition, Sundays are also used as routine community service activities for the entire village community starting in the morning. There are many benefits that can be obtained from these activities, in addition to cleanliness and health, there will also be strong solidarity relations between residents between them. 

Reaffirmation: 

Environmental cleanliness is something that cannot be separated from society and is an important factor for health and comfort in society. Cleanliness of the community environment will ensure health and comfort for each individual in society. This will be achieved if it is carried out mutually through organized, scheduled and integrated work of service.

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