 Definition of Hortatory Exposition Text

Hortatory exposition is a text which represents the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do
something or act in certain way.

Generic Structure of Hortatory exposition Text

# Thesis : Thesis is the announcement of issue concern.
# Arguments : Argument is reason for concern, leading to recommendation.
# Recommendation : Recommendation is statement of what ought or ought to happen.

Purpose of Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is used to persuade the reader or listener that something should pr should not be the
case.

The Characteristics / Language Feature of Hortatory exposition

Text
– Focusing on the writer
– Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc
– Using action verb
– Using thinking verb
– Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc
– Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc
– Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc
– Using passive voice
– Using simple present tense

 Do the following taskPenugasan

Choose one of the topics below, and write your argument based on the hortatory text rule.

Remember: Write based on your own ability. Don't use any application (google translate, or any
sources). I will check your work in detail with the two personals as the inter-raters who will help.
They are Anjlyna Siboro and Rizdha Cantika Henandi. They have joined our class to assist me to
rate your tasks.
Now, choose one of the topics:

1. Some students prefer to study alone, while others prefer to study with others. Discuss the
advantages of each type of studying. Then, indicate which one is the better and why.
2. Some people like to change places of job, while others prefer to remain in one place.
Which one you think is a better type of person? Support your response with reasons and
examples.
3. What advice would you give to someone who is just beginning the study of the English
language? Give reasons and examples to support your response.