What is Analytical

Exposition?

Definition of Analytical Exposition Text

Text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon
surrounding. 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.

Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important
matter.

Purpose:
 To analyze a topic and to
persuade the reader that this
opinion is correct and supported
by arguments
 To persuade the reader or listener
that there is something
that,certainly,needs to get
atttention
Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition
 Thesis:
Introducing the topic and
indicating the writer’s position.
In this part, usually about the
writer’s opinion about
something. It also introduces
topics and indicates the writer’s
position.

 Argument 1:
Explaining the argument to
support the writer’s position

 Argument 2:
Explaining the other arguments support the writer’s position more.
It consists of a point and elaboration sequence. Each points must be
supported by facts and evidence so as the reader can be influenced
with the arguments that the writer started

 Reiteration:
Restating the writer’s position
We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration :
From the fact above …
I personally believe …
Therefore, my conclusion is …
In conclusion …

The Characteristics / Language Feature of Analytical

exposition Text:
– Using relational process
Relationships between and among leaders, workers, followers, partners,
co-workers, etc. people knowing and caring about people. e.g.: It is
important

– Using internal conjunction

Elaborating and itemizing steps in an argument (Firstly, secondly, next,
finally)

– Using causal conjunction

the cause of an event, because
– Using Simple Present Tense
Bruno is quiet boy
– Using compound and complex sentence.
– Use word that link argument, such as firstly, secondly, and reasoning
through causal conjunction, such as in addition, furthermore, however,
therefore.
–Focusing on generic human and non-human participants,ex:
car,pollution,leaded petrol car
–Using abstract noun, ex :policy,government
–Using modal verbs ,ex : we must preserve
–Using modal adverbs, ex: Certainly we
–Using passive sentence

Example of Analytical Exposition

Should Children Wear Hats at School?
I believe that you should always wear a hat at school when you are
playing outside, to stop you from getting sunburn.
Argument 1:
Firstly, if you don’t wear a hat, you will get sunburn ant the sunburn is
painful.
Argument 2:
Secondly, sunburn could lead to skin cancer. Sunburn can lead to health
problems later in life. Many older people suffer from skin cancer which
can kill them.
Reinforcement of position statement:
In my opinion all school students should wear hats.