ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

• Definition Analytical Exposition

Analytical Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer's opinion on phenomena/issues without
persuading the readers to de something. Analytical exposition text contains the author's thoughts
about things that happen around him, whether objects, events, or places. This text is included in
argumentative text because it shows an opinion (argument) against something. Its social function is
to convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss.

• Generic Structure

1. Thesis

The thesis section tells the reader about the main topic to be written. The thesis can be found in
the first paragraph of the text.

2. Arguments

In this section, the author will write an opinion to support the main topic that has been
presented previously.

3. Reiteration/Conclusion

Reiteration contains reaffirmation of the author's position and opinion on the main topic.

• Characteristics/Language Feature

1. Writing analytical exposition text using simple present tense.

2. Using words that express the author's thoughts or feelings, for example: experience, feel,
know, realize, sense, think, etc.
3. Using internal conjunctions, namely connecting words that connect 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.
4. 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.
 Covid-19 health protocol violators should be sanctioned

Thesis

COVID-19 health protocol violators should be sanctioned. As we know, the number of people infected
with the covid virus is still increasing in our country, but some people still ignore the health protocol by
not wearing mask and keeping their distance.

Argument

Firstly, the violators will continue to ignore the health protocol suggested by the government if they
aren’t sanctioned. By being sanctioned, they will feel deterred and ashamed so that in the future they
will obey the rules given.

Secondly, by sanctioning the violators, they will understand responsibility. Not only does it prevent us
from being infected by the virus, but adhering to health protocols also keep others safe. We may not
feel infected, but at least we prevent bad things by continuing to keep distance and wearing masks. That
way, we will fulfill our responsibilities to ourselves and others.

Lastly, giving sanctions to the violators will make them more aware of the danger of COVID-19. It is said
that WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, which means that this virus is very dangerous, so it is best to
continue to maintain health and avoid COVID-19.

Reiteration

Therefore, the health protocol violators should be sanctioned because of the reasons given above.
 Thesis, is in the first paragraph, because this section tells about the main topic to be written.
 Argument, is in the second and third paragraphs. This section explains some of the reasons why
health protocol violators should be sanctioned.
 Reiteration, is in the fourth paragraph. This section contains condusions.

PERSONAL LETTER
A. Definition of Personal Letter

Personal letters are letters written to people you know such as friends, family members,
classmates, pen pals, and to people who have close relationships.

B. What can be written in a personal letter?

 The latest news about your school, college, community you're in, or your current hobby.
 News about your friends, family or pets.
 What's going on around the house, as well as the city and country you live in.
 Vacations, birthdays, school camp activities, achievements, and anything you think is a special
day or other fun day.
 Funny jokes, movies, games, favorite songs, and other cool stuff.
 Ask the recipient of the letter to tell you how he is and anything else he would like to share with
you in this letter.

C. Personal letter type

 Pen pal (to befriend someone he had never met before).

 Fan mail (for people you idolize, it can be movie actors, artists, writers, and it doesn't have to be
from famous circles, basically people you really admire and idolize).
 Love (For people you really care about and care about, you can also express your feelings
romantically).
 Farewell (contains congratulations and for someone who will move abroad, change schools,
change jobs, and move far away with us for a long time).
 Get-well (for people who are sick and pray for them to be given health).
 Congratulations (a letter of congratulations on someone's happiness and accomplishments, for
example a birthday, wedding, achievement, or award).
 Holiday/celebration (holiday letters or celebratory events such as birthdays, Eid, Christmas, New
Year, and other special days and holidays).

D. Generic structure

1. Address

2. Date

3. Receiver

4. Salutation
 5. Introduction

6. Body

7. Closing

8. Complementary Close / Sign off

E. Personal Letter Characteristics

 The part of the letter is not as complete as the formal invitation letter.
 The language is subjective according to the author's heart.
 There are no binding rules for how to write it.
 Free to use mailing equipment, such as paper, ink colors and cover letters.

F. Example

Jakarta, 28 March 2021

Dear Anne,

How are you? I hope that you are okay. I miss you so much. And I promise that I will visit you during
the school vacation. Let’s make a plan for holiday together. How about your school? I hope that
everything is okay and we can graduate together. See you soon Anne.

Sincerely,

Jeanne