EXPOSITION

The term “exposition” is derived from the Latin word

exponere, which means to set out. It is related to the word
“expose” which means to uncover, to look closely at, or
examine the parts.
An exposition is a kind of text which aims to present ideas
in the form of a logical argument encouraging the reader to
agree with the writer on the particular issues being
addressed.
The word “exposition” is sometimes interchangeably used
with persuasive writing. It is used to present a logical
argument from a particular point of view.
• An exposition persuades the readers or listeners by presenting one
side of an arguments. By taking a point of view and justifying it, the
aim of exposition is to convince others to see only that side of an
issue. Another definition states that exposition is a type of oral or
written discourse that is used to explain, describe, give information or
inform.
• Expositions vary according to whether they analyze, interpret, or
evaluate the environment surrounding us. Therefore, the social
functions of exposition are to persuade someone to act in a certain
way; to persuade others as to what should be; to give arguments for
why a thesis has been proposed; to inform or persuade and explain
how and why; to persuade the readers or the listeners that something
is the case.
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 ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
To evaluates a topic critically, but focus only on
one side of an argument. The argument and
point of view have to be supported by facts
and relevant information
Social functions:
• To persuade the readers that the idea is
important matter
• To analyze a topic and to persuade that the
thesis/opinion is correct by developing an
argument to support it.
• To persuade your target readers to look at
an issue with your point of view.
It can be found in: speeches, lectures,
editorials, articles of newspapers and
magazines, essays, leaflets or pamphlets,
letters, and legal defenses
HORTATORY EXPOSITION
Represents the attempt of the writer to have
the addressee do something or act in a certain
way. It is to persuade the readers to do what
the thesis recommends.
Social functions:
• To persuade the readers or listeners that
something should or should not happen or
be done.
• To persuade the audience to do something
and it possesses some characteristics of
oral language.
• To persuade the audience of their point of
view or position in the argument.
It can spoken or written. It found in:
newspaper articles, academic speech or
lectures, journals, scientific books, book
reviews, pamphlets, debates, advertisements,
magazines, and research reports.
 The differences structure between Analytical and
Hortatory Exposition
Analytical Exposition
Thesis: It is the statement of position.
The writer’s point of view about the
topic discussed. It introduces topic and
indicates the writer’s opinion or
position.
Arguments: This section supports the
thesis. Each Argument is support by
evidence and explanation.
Reiteration: It restates the point of view
of the writer to strengthen the thesis.
(Reinforcement the thesis)and
summarizing the author’s point of view.
Hortatory Exposition
Thesis: It is the writer’s point of view
about the topic discussed. It contains a
clear and forceful statement of position.
Arguments: The series of arguments
which strengthen the thesis stated before.
it’s be logically developed and supported
and justified with reasons. It’s based on
the writer’s belief, for example, from the
most persuasive to the weaker argument.
Recommendation: The writer gives
recommendation to the readers. The
argument is emphasizes, the summing up
of the position.
 Analytical Exposition
Social Functions: to persuade the readers or the listeners that something is the case.
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masalah.)

Generic structures(Struktur teks):

• Thesis (pernyataan pendapat/opini)
• Arguments (poin(alasan)dan elaboration(bukti pengembangan dari alasan)
• Reiteration/Conclusion (pernyataan kembali posisi penulis)

Language Features (Unsur Kebahasaan):

Menggunakan partisipan/general noun
Menggunakan simple present tense dan passive voice
Menggunakan temporal conjunctions dan emotive language
Emotive language add strong description to the facts and so helps to create extremely
subjective tone to the text.
• You may find it hard to sleep at night
• How would you feel if you went through such a miserable experience
• Some of these illness are so bad .
• Car today are our roads biggest killers.
Evaluative language: to persuade the reader toward the writer’s opinion.
It is true that the sun rise in the east
It’s important to pay attention to his warnings
It is obvious that English is an International language
It’s believed that a comet is like a star
It is undeniable that we live in the nuclear era
There’s no doubt that smoking is very dangerous for our health
It is unavoidable that business is getting more difficult now.
 Connectives.
Ordering and Firstly, secondly, thirdly, after, then, finally,
Evaluating furthermore, ultimately. The most important
…..,another important…., most of all ……

Contrast Although, however, whereas, on the other

hand, yet, unlike

Comparison Also, as well as, neither, similarly, in addition,

Explaining Because, since, therefore, thus, hence,
consequently
Linking Verbs/Relational process/ Being Verbs
Be (is, am, are) Feel Keep Indicate

Be (was, were) Become Weigh Refer to

Seem Remain Stay Reflect

Appear Turn Cost Portray
Sound Grow Measure Function
Look Go Make Act
Taste Run Realize Reveal
Smell Come Denote Represent
Example:
•Some of these illnesses are so bad
•He looks happy
•She has a book
•They get angry
•She becomes fat
•This soup taste a spicy
•The news sound a good
 Violence on TV Title
Nowadays, many programs on TV contain violence, such as shooting, killing, and Thesis
fighting that can influence many people, especially children, so it is important for
us to choose TV programs wisely.

Children usually want to imitate things that they see and they generally do not Argument 1
know the difference between good and bad things. For example, a little boy
suddenly says violent things after he has watched TV. He doesn’t know whether
this word is good or not.

There are a few ways to avoid watching violence on TV. You need to spend more Argument 2
time doing other things. You can communicate with your family, go out with your
friends, take exercise, enjoy your hobbies, think about or imagine something, and
so on. For parents who have children, they should restrict and control their
children’s viewing of violent TV shows. Parents must control the TV programs that
their children watch.

From the explanation above, It can be concluded that TV is one aspect of our Reiteration
enjoyment of life. But we must choose programs carefully