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Neric Structure of Analytical Exposition

The document discusses analytical exposition, a type of text intended to persuade readers of a position through arguments. It has three main components: a thesis stating the topic and position, arguments making points supported by evidence, and a conclusion restating the position. Analytical expositions use language to state opinions and describe events, and are found in academic texts seeking to analyze a topic through reasoned arguments.

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Neric Structure of Analytical Exposition

The document discusses analytical exposition, a type of text intended to persuade readers of a position through arguments. It has three main components: a thesis stating the topic and position, arguments making points supported by evidence, and a conclusion restating the position. Analytical expositions use language to state opinions and describe events, and are found in academic texts seeking to analyze a topic through reasoned arguments.

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Analytical Exposition

An analytical exposition is a type of spoken or written text that is intended to persuade the
listeners or readers that something is the case. To make the persuasion stronger, the speaker
or writer gives some arguments as the fundamental reasons why something is the case. This
type of text can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles,
academic speech or lectures, research report etc. Analytical expositions are popular among
science, academic community and educated people. The generic structure of analytical
exposition usually has three components: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or
conclusion.

A.Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition

1. Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writer’s position;

Outlines of the arguments are 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

B. Generic Features of Analytical Exposition

An analytical exposition focuses on generic human and non human participants.

It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or feels about
something. For example: realize, feel etc.

It uses emotive and evaluative words

It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g. ….has polluted… etc.

It usually uses Simple Present Tense and Present Perfect Tense.

Enumeration is sometimes necessary to show the list of given arguments: Firstly, secondly
…, Finally, etc.
Examples:

The Importance of English

Thesis { I personally think that English is the world’s most important language. Why do I say
that?

Argument 1 { Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all


around the world, either as a first or second language.

Argument 2 { Secondly, English is also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical
knowledge, which is needed for the economic and political development of many countries in
the world.

Argument 3 { Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who
master either active or passive English are more favorable than those who do not.

Conclusion { From the fact above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to
greet the global era.

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