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Analytical Aa
Analytical Aa
Analytical Exposition
Definition
Analytical exposition text is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the phenomenon
surrounding.
Purpose:
To persuade the reader or listener that there is something that, certainly, needs to get attention
To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that this opinion is correct and supported by arguments
Examples: argumentative essay, exploratory essay
Generic Structure:
1. Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writer’s position; Outlines of the arguments to be presented.
2. Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration Point, states the main argument. Elaboration: develops and supports each point of argument
3. Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writer’s position
Language Features:
Focus on generic human and non human participants.
Use mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or feels about something, for example: realize, feel, etc.
Need material processes. It is used to state what happens, for example: has polluted, etc.
Use of simple present tense.
Use of relational processes.
Use of internal conjunction to state argument.
Reasoning through casual conjunction or nominalization.
The example of Analytical Exposition:
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.