ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
Analytical exposition's definition:
it is the type of exposure text that begins with a statement showing the author's attitude,
opinion, or position on the subject under discussion, and is then supported by arguments and
concludes with a restatement or restatement of opinion expressed at the outset.
Social function of analytical exposition :
Its social function is to encourage readers that the topic presented is an important topic to
discuss. analytical exposition text does not "try" to change the reader's point of view. This
text contains purely the opinion of the author.
Generic Structure of analytical exposition :
- 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.
Language features/characteristic :
language features in writing analytical exposition text, Squad. The language rules are as
follows: Writing analytical exposition text using simple present tense. Using words that
express the author's thoughts or feelings, for example: experience, feel, know, realize, sense,
think, etc. Using an internal conjunction is a conjunction that connects the arguments
between two clauses. Internal conjunctions can be divided into four categories, namely
(1) addition (addition) For example besides, in addition, further.
(2) Comparison (comparison), such as but, vice versa, henceforth, on the other hand.
(3) Time (time), for example the words second, then, then, next.
(4) Cause-effect (effect). Examples of the words include consequence, as a result, so, the
result. Using causal conjunctions (reason–why) or cause and effect. For example the words as
a result, because, by, accordingly, despite, due to, for that reason, etc.
The Example of the text
The Importance of Breakfast
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?
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.
