Exposition Text

 Exposition Text




Definition:

Hortatory Exposition


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. what should have been done or happened in relation to the problem or issue presented at the outset.




Analytical Exposition:

Slightly different from hortatory exposition, 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.



The function of the exposition text is to convince readers or listeners that the theme raised is interesting to discuss through the opinions or arguments presented.




Text Structure / Generic Structure

Thesis: in the hortatory exposition this section will contain the issue or problem to be raised while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.


Argument: contains opinions / arguments that the author began to present. Both the hortatory exposition and the analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.


Reiteration: reiteration is a conclusion. The hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author regarding the problem that is the theme of the writing, while in the analytical exposition, this section will contain a re-statement from the author


Linguistic Elements


Using the simple present tense

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

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.


Example Exposition Text:

The Importance of Breakfast

Thesis:
Why is breakfast important? “Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince and Dine like a Pauper” It’s a well known phrase, but do you follow it?

Arguments:
Breakfast provides many benefits to our health and wellbeing. Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast – that’s where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast you are effectively running on empty, like trying to start the car with no petrol!

Breakfast support cognitive function. Breakfast also restores glucose levels, an essential carbohydrate that is needed for the brain to function. Breakfast provides energy, studies have shown how eating breakfast can improve memory and concentration levels and it can also make us happier as it can improve mood and lower stress levels.


Breakfast provides energy needs. People’s energy needs vary depending on activity levels and life stage but typically men require more energy than women. Growing children require a lot of energy, as an example boys aged 7-10 years should consume approximately 1970 kcals per day, and girls aged 7-10 years should consume approximately 1740 kcals.

Reitaration:
So breakfast is very important to everybody especially for student,because they need energy to help them study and make them focus.
Source: http://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/why-is-breakfast-important


Link:https://youtu.be/_qN88Ji957g



Komentar

  1. Yoga Ramadhani K26 Agustus 2020 pukul 19.49

    I think you should add purpose to the exposition text and add related photos to embellish your blog.

    BalasHapus

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