Exposition Text

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At this meeting, we will discuss the exposition text. First, what do you know about text exposition? 

Exposition Text is a collection of sentences that aim to discuss an idea from the reader's point of view. This text has 2 kinds, as follows:

- Analytical Exposition

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

Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition Text

- Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view. 
- Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation. 
- Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration

- Hortatory Exposition 

is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the problem / issue which is used as the theme of the writing, then supported by various arguments / statements and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view and closes with suggestions or recommendations from the author on what that should have done or occurred related to the problem or issue presented at the start.

Linguistic Elements

- Using the simple present tense

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

- Contains arguments.

- Many use words that contain cause and effect

- Using vocabulary that can evoke the reader's emotions such as: amused,      concern, innocent, monster, unreasonable etc.

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