Expository Texts
Social Function, General
structure, & Language Features
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An expository text is also called an exposition. It is an essay or
speech in which any topic is discussed in detail. 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.
Analytical exposition is a form of expository. It is a text that informs
explanation about specific subject which should be supported by
facts, data, and evidence in detail. An analytical exposition
evaluates a topic critically but focuses only on one side of an
argument. Its idea should not be based on opinion or personal
thoughts, but it should be based on scientific facts that may come
from books. articles, and journal.
Social Function of
Analytical Exposition
The purpose of analytical exposition is to analyze the topic and persuade the
readers to have same view point with the writer. In other words, it persuades
the target readers to look at an issue with your point of view. It analyzes a
topic and convinces that the thesis is correct by developing arguments to
support it. Analytical exposition also persuades the readers that the idea is
important matter or there is something which needs an attention.
G e n e r a l S t r u c t u r e o f
A n a l y t i c a l E x p o s i t i o n
e n e r a l s t r u c t u r e o f a n a ly t ic a l
a n a ly t ic a l e x p o s it io n s . T h e g
In th is c h a p t e r , w e le a r n
expositions
s it io n . It in t r o d u c e s t o p ic a n d
s it io n ) is t h e s t a t e m e n t o f p o d .
1. Thes is (s t a t e m e n t o f p o c la im a b o u t t h e t o p ic d is c u s s e
o s it io n . It s t a t e s t h e a u t h o r 's
ind ic a t e s t h e a u t h o r 's p
a r g u m e n t s m a y v a r y , b u t e a c h
r t s t h e t h e s is . T h e n u m b e r o f
h is s e c t io n s u p p o
2. Arguments. T e n c e a n d e x p la n a t io n .
argument is supported by e v id
. It r e s t a t e s t h e c la im o f t h e
e d r e in f o r c e m e n t o f t h e t h e s is h e
3. R e it e r a t io n . It is a ls o c a ll r e in f o r c in g o r s u m m a r iz in g t
s is . It t ie s it a ll t o g e t h e r b y
author t o s t r e n g t h e n t h e t h e
author's claim. t h e
e a r g u m e n t s a r e t h e b o d y ; a n d
is b e lo n g s t o in t r o d u c t io n ; t h
Based on the pa r t s , t h e t h e s
reite r a t io n is t h e c o n c lu s io n .
Language Features of Analytical Exposition
The following are language features of Analytical
Exposition. 3) Relational Processes
We use relational processes to express the
a. Focus on generic human or non-human relationship between two terms using the verb
participants. "be" or a synonym.
Examples: seem, have, has, is, are, etc.
b. Use of simple present tense. However, it may
also use both past and future tenses when d. Use of connective words. We can use them in
referring to historical evidence or predicting arguments to list ideas. They also help us give a
consequences. structured view of what we are writing.
Examples: first, second, next, finally, lastly.
c. Use of verbs that belong to mental, material,
and relational processes. e. Use of conjunctions. We need conjunctions in
arguments as they show the relationship between
1) Mental Processes parts of the text. These conjunctions can link
ideas, contrast concepts, sequence thoughts, add
We use mental processes to state what the writer to ideas, and connect cause and effect.
thinks or feels about the issue. Examples: furthermore, moreover, in addition, etc.
Examples: think, decide, consider, believe, etc.
2) Material Processes f. Use of nouns and adjectives related to the topics.
We use material processes to state what g. Use of persuasive techniques. We use
happens. persuasive language to convince others to agree
Examples: pollute, drive, draw, destroy, break, with our facts, share our values, accept our
paint, etc. argument and conclusions, and adopt our way of
thinking
Analytical Exposition
EXAMPLE:
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 brorichilis, 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.
Question:
1. What one of the diseases caused by pollution? Bronchitis
2. What is the purpose of the text?
3. What tense is mostly used in the text?
4. What type of the text above?.
5. The following sentences are true, except,
A. the cars contribute the most of pollution in the world.
B. the cars are very noisy.
C. the cars can also cause many deaths and other road accidents.
D. the car cans accelerate the transport.
E the cars today are our roads biggest killers
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