ANALYTICAL

EXPOSITION

,Materi Ajar Bahasa Inggris

Kelas XI MIPA

Disusun oleh :

Siti Romlah, S.Pd.

NIP. 197310062009012001
SMA NEGERI 1 SINDANGKERTA
 Definition:

Analytical Exposition is a text that

elaborates the writer‘s idea about
the phenomenon surrounding.
 Social Function:
Its social function is to persuade the
reader that the idea is important matter,
and to analyze the topic that the
thesis/opinion is correct by developing
an argument to support it.
 Generic Structure of Analytical
Exposition Text
• 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.
Example 1:
The Importance Of Education
Thesis:

Education is the most important among all of us. Education plays a very important role in your life. To live a life of luxury or to live a better life, you
have to be educated.

Argument:

Education is what changes a person to lead a better life and even in social welfare. Education is one that does something constructive in our near
future. It helps a person to show their best with their mind and soul. It gives you a lot of knowledge in any aspect.

Education plays an important role in your success in personal growth. The more you have knowledge the more you grow. Being educated and
earning a professional degree prepares you to be part of a well-known organization, company, or institution.

In today's competitive world, education is a human need after food, clothing, and housing. Education is the solution to every problem, it is the only
education that promotes good habits, values ​and awareness of things like terrorism, corruption and more.

Conclusion:

Education is a strength for a person and an educational need for a person.

 Example 2:
The Importance of Exercising

Thesis:
Most of us admit that we don't have time to exercise. We feel too busy to do that. However, many experts
say that exercise has a big role in making our body healthy
Argument:
Being physically active offers many advantages. In physical reword, exercise can reduce weight and our
bodies will become more fit. Exercise is also believed to reduce stress levels, improve sleep patterns, and
reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.
In addition to physical benefits, exercise also brings good effects mentally. Because with a fitter body,
exercise can make us feel fresh and happy so that it can improve our quality and life expectancy.
Conclusion:
How can we exercise when we are busy? Such questions are often found among us. Actually exercise can be
done in a simple way. We can go for a walk while shopping. In the office, we can take the stairs instead of
the elevator to go up and down. We can also cycle while enjoying our free time.
Overall, doing exercise is a little difficult in a busy life but a little exercise will help better.
 Example 3:
The Importance of Reading
Thesis :

I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why did I say that?

Argument:

First, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science, technology. Sports, arts, culture, etc. are well written in
books, magazines, newspapers, etc.

Second, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something happening in any part of the world that we can see firsthand.

Another reason, reading can also give us pleasure. When we are tired, we read books, newspapers or magazines in the entertainment column like comedy,
short stories, quizzes, etc. To make us relax.

Conclusion :

Finally, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Irian Jaya we may feel we are really sitting in the forest instead of at
home in our room.