Exposition Text Part 2

 

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Definition of Exposition Text

Exposition text is a text that elaborates the writer’s opinion on phenomena or issues without persuading the readers to do something.

Social Function of Exposition Text

To convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss or get attention by providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

Type of Exposition Text

There are two types of exposition text : Analytical Exposition Text and Hortatory Exposition Text

- Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

 - Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory Exposition is a type of persuasive text or oral material, often used to explain whether something should not be done.

Structure of Analytical Exposition Text

1. Thesis

In this part of the thesis, the writer must tell the reader about the main topic is going to write about.

2. Arguments

In this paragraph, you can find the arguments section. The author will write an opinion to support the main topic that has been presented previously.

3. Conclusion

This section is the closing paragraph of the article. Contains reaffirmation of the author's position and opinion on the main topic.

Structure of Hortatory Exposition Text

1. Thesis

Contains the opinion of the author or speaker regarding the topic in question.

2. Arguments

Arguments contain opinions that support the main idea.

3. Recommendation

In contrast to the Analytical Exposition text which has a Conclusion, this text has a recommendation section for the reader as the closing of the text. Recommendations contain suggestions addressed to readers regarding related topics discussed in the text.

Elements of Language Exposition Text

Using the simple present tense.

Many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others.

Contains arguments.

Many use words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect).

Using vocabulary that is able to arouse the reader's emotions.

 

Exposition text is a text that elaborates the writer’s opinion on phenomena or issues without persuading the readers to do something. Social Function of Exposition Text is to convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss or get attention by providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic. Type of Exposition Text, there are two types of exposition text : Analytical Exposition Text and Hortatory Exposition Text. Analytical Exposition Text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning. Hortatory Exposition Text is a type of persuasive text or oral material, often used to explain whether something should not be done. Structure of Analytical Exposition Text, thesis, arguments and conclusion. Structure of Hortatory Exposition Text, thesis, arguments, recommendation. Elements of Language Exposition Text, using the simple present tense, many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others, contains arguments, many use words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect), using vocabulary that is able to arouse the reader's emotions.

 

Exercise 

As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.
Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of these illness are so bad that people can die from them.
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander every where and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate in your homework, and especially talk to someone.
In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.

1. What type of the text above?
A. Narrative.
B. Report.
C. Analytical.
D. Explanation.
E. Description.

2. What one of the diseases caused by pollution?
A. HIV / AIDS
B. Bronchitis
C. Liver
D. Fever
E. Cholera

3. What tense is mostly used in the text?
A. Past tense
B. Simple present tense
C. Simple perfect tense
D. Present continuous tense
E. Past continuous tense

4. We usually call the last paragraph as………
A. Resolution
B. Reiteration
C. Conclusion
D. Recommendation
E. Twist

5. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To persuade reader about the Cars Should Be Banned In The City
B. To explain the characteristics the Cars Should Be Banned In The City
C. To inform readers about Cars Should Be Banned In The City
D. To describe Cars Should Be Banned In The City
E. To entertain readers about Cars Should Be Banned In The City

 

Answer 

1. C. Analytical.

2. B. Bronchitis

3. B. Simple present tense

4. C. Conclusion

5. A. To persuade reader about the Cars Should Be Banned In The City

 

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