EXPOSITION TEXTS

1. ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT

1. The purpose of the text:

To persuade listeners or readers that something is the case.
2. The Generic Structure of the text: (Bagian-bagian bacaan)
1) Thesis
- Position : introduces topic and indicates writer’s position.
- Preview : outlines the main arguments.
2) Argument
- Point : restate main argument.
- Elaboration : develops and supports point.
3) Reiteration
Restate the writer’s position.

Example:

Thesis (pendapat utama)

In Australia there are three levels of government, the federal governments, state
governments and local governments. All of these levels of governments are necessary. This is so
for a number of reasons.

Argument 1 (alasan)
First, the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in
order look after things like defense.

Argument 2
Similarly, the state governments look after the middle size things. For example
They look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in schools.

Argument 3
Finally, the local governments look after the small things. They look after like collecting
rubbish, otherwise everyone would have diseases.

Reiteration (penekanan)/kesimpulan
Thus, for the reason above we can conclude that the three levels of governments are
necessary.

Answer these questions based on the text.

1. How many levels of government are there in Australia?
2. Which level of government will be responsible for law and order?
3. What would happen to people if rubbish were not collected?
4. Give some example of action commonly done by vandals?
5. This is so for some reasons. What does so mean?

Exercises:
Read the text and answer these questions.
DIAMOND

Diamond is very expensive for several reasons. First, they are difficult to find. They are only found in
a few places in the world. Second, they are useful. People use diamonds to cut other stones. The third,
diamonds don’t change. They stay the same for millions of years. And finally they are beautiful.
1. Which sentences shows the thesis?
2. How many arguments are there in the text?
3. What is the function of this sentence ”They are only found in a few places in the world.”?
4. Find the synonym of these words?
a. Several
b. Found
c. Useful
 d. Finally

COMPUTER

Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information much
more quickly than a person. Second, Computers can work with a lot of information at the same time.
Third, they can keep information in a long time. They don’t forget things the way people do. Also
computers are almost correct. They are not perfect,
Of course, but they usually do not make mistakes.

1. How many arguments does the writer use to support his thesis?
2. Computers can work with information much more quickly than a person. This sentence function
as………
3. Which sentence is the reiteration of the text?
4. Computers are helpful in many ways. This sentence function as…….
 2. HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXT

1. The purpose of the text:

To persuade the readers or listeners that something should or should not be the case.
2. The Generic structure of the text:
1. Thesis : Announcement of issue concern.
2. Arguments : Reasons for concern, leading to recommendation.
3. Recommendation : Statement of what ought or ought not to happen.
Example:
Should ads be banned from TV programmes?
Thesis
We are writing to complain about ads on TV. They are so many ads, especially during our favorite
programmes. We think they should be stopped for a number of reasons.

Argument 1
First, ads are nuisance. They go on for a long time and there are so many. Sometimes they seem to
be so many ads in one programme.

Argument 2
Second, ads are bad influence on people. They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like
beer, soft drink, candy, and chips. And they make people want things they do not really need and can
not afford. It can lead to consumerism.

Argument 3
Finally, the people who make ads have to much say in what programmes people watch. That is
because they want to put all their ads on popular programmes that a lot of people watch. Some
programmes that are not so popular get stopped because they do not attract enough ads, even though
those programmes may be someone’s favorite.

Recommendation
For those reasons, we think your TV station should stop showing ads. They interrupt programmes.
They are bad influence on people, and they are sometimes put a stop to people’s favorite shows. We
are sick of ads, and now we mostly watch other channels.

Answer these questions based on the text.

1. How many reasons did he mention to support his argument?
2. Which part of the text contains the advice of the writer to do something better?
3. Why did the writer write this text?
4. What is the difference between an analytical and a hortatory exposition text?

What are your kids watching?

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course it is. Television can expose your
children to things that you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, drug abuse, etc.
One study demonstrated that watching too much TV during the day or at bedtime
Often causes bedtime resistance, sleep onset delay and anxiety around sleep, followed by shortened sleep
duration.
Another study found a significant association between the amount of time spent watching
television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the likelihood of subsequent aggressive acts
against others.
Meanwhile, many studies have found an association between kids watching a lot of TV, being
inactive or overweight.
Considering some fact above, protect your children with some following tips:
1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day
2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedroom.
3. Review the ratings of TV shows that your children watch.
4. Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening during the show. Discuss
alternative and more acceptable things that characters could have done.
Answer these questions based on the text.

1. How many argument does support the thesis?

2. What is the last paragraph called?
3. What suggestion does the text give to the parents?
4. What do you think about this problem?