ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

→ Analytical exposition adalah teks yang memuat pemikiran penulis tentang hal-hal yang
terjadi di sekitarnya. Hal tersebut dapat berupa benda, kejadian, atau suatu tempat
(Argumentative text).
→ Ciri-ciri Analytical Exposition
- Merupakan teks argumentatif yang disertai alasan-alasan yang mendukung.
- Menggunakan Simple Present Tense
- Menggunakan kata penghubung seperti first, second, third, next, furthermore,
additionally dan lain sebagainya.
- Menggunakan kata-kata evaluatif seperti important, valuable, trustworthy, dan lain
sebagainya.
- Menggunakan causal conjunctions atau sebab-akibat contohnya, as a result, because,
by, consequently, despite, due to, for that reason, dan lain sebagainya.
→ Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition
Analytical Exposition mempunyai generic structure tersendiri. Dalam teks ini terdapat tiga
bagian penting yang harus dimiliki, yaitu:
1. Thesis
Berisi pendapat penulis atau pembicara terkait topik yang dipermasalahkan.
2. Arguments
Arguments berisi tentang pendapat-pendapat yang mendukung ide pokok. Semakin banyak
pendapat yang dituliskan, maka sebuah Analytical Exposition Text semakin menarik karena
pembaca atau pendengar cenderung percaya terhadap suatu peristiwa jika terdapat banyak
pendapat yang mendukung di dalamnya.
3. Conclusion
Berisi tentang kesimpulan atau pernyataan ulang atas inti dari ide yang disampaikan.

Example
The Importance of Drinking Water

How much do you drink water today? Water is often considered insignificant but
behind it all, it turns out that water has important functions for our body. There are several
reasons why you should drink enough water. Firstly, interstitial fluid is obtained by drinking
lots of water. Water is used by the body to digest food and help transport nutrients throughout
the body. In addition, interstitial fluid is also useful for producing saliva and regulating body
temperature.
The second reason is that it helps kidney work. Our kidney processes 200 liters of
blood in our body every day. It also filters out waste and delivers urine to the bladder. To do
all the tasks, our kidney needs enough water because water is used to clean anything that is
unnecessary for our body. Furthermore, drinking water can moisturize our skin. It makes our
skin feel fresh, soft, bright and smooth.
Additionally, drinking enough water every day can also improve the function of our
brain. It can help us to concentrate more and unlease the nervous system in the brain. In
conclusion, drinking water is important because it is needed for our interstitial fluid, helps
kidney work, is good for healty skin, and improves the function of our brain.