EXPOSITION

TEXT
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP

1. Pieterkim Manurung
2. Juan Castorius
3. Galuh Tania Zaskia
4. Elsa Ajrina Br. Siagian
INTRODUCTION
Definition

Objective
Types
Structure

Characteristic Features
C
Language Rules
D Example
 A. Definition

Exposition text or exposition text is a type of writing that

explains knowledge or information based on facts to
convince the audience or interlocutor. Information in this
text is generally conveyed briefly, clearly, concisely, but
still accurate. Not only that, when writing an expository
text, you also have to be sure that you can be accountable
for the contents of the text.
 B. Objective

the purpose of this text is to explain information or ideas

about various aspects of life (economy, environment,
health, etc) and influence the reader to agree with the
opinion expressed by the author in responding to an issue.
 C. Types
1. Analytical Expositions
The first type is an analytical exposition. So, an analytical
exposition is an exposition text that begins with a statement
from the author to show their attitude and position in
response to an issue or theme to be discussed.

Furthermore, the writer will present many opinions and

arguments as support for the opinion that was written
earlier, then the writer closes or ends the writing with a
restatement such as the opinion at the beginning as a form
of confirmation to be conveyed to the audience.
 C. Types
2. Hortatory Expositions
It's actually quite easy to distinguish between an analytical exposition and a
hortatory exposition. If the analytical exposition begins with the author's
statement, then the hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that
begins with a statement in the form of a hot or viral issue to be raised as a
writing theme.

If so, the author will state various supporting arguments that are relevant to
the theme of the writing to make the reader better understand the author's
point of view. Finally, the text will close with suggestions from the author
regarding what the audience should do in response to the issues that have
been discussed.
 D. Structure

STRUCTURE

Thesis Argument Reiteration

Analytical Contains the Opinion or Restatement of
opinion, position,
Exposition argument of the the author
or point of view of
the author author

Recommendations or
Contains issues, Opinion or
Hortatory problems, or argument of the
suggestions from the
author on the theme of

Exposition themes raised author the writing

 D.Structure

1. Thesis
In general, in Indonesian, this section is also known as a general
statement which acts as an opening in an expository text. Through a
thesis statement, the writer will usually introduce issues, topics, or the
author's views on a topic that will be discussed in the text.

Example of a thesis paragraph:

A good and a right lifestyle is the main key for someone to control their
weight. Besides consuming healthy foods, there are many other
factors that must be considered, such as taking enough rest hours and
doing regular exercise.
 D. Structure
2. Arguments
After introducing the issue, of course the next step is to convey the arguments or
opinions you have to support the issue or topic of the article. In this case, arguments
can be in the form of personal opinions, logical reasons, relevant data from reliable
sources, expert statements, or other supporting facts.

Example of an argument paragraph:

The number of individuals littering, especially in rivers, continues to increase from time to
time. This fact comes from the conclusion of many observers. Humans still haven't given
up on throwing garbage in rivers that can cause flooding. The victims of the flood disaster
itself are not minor. Many people have been injured or died as a result of the floods.
However, this is still not enough to raise awareness for people who are still littering.
 D. Structure
3. Reiteration
The last structure in expository text is reiteration. In various other texts, we are familiar with
the term conclusion. So, in exposition text, the name is reiteration, this section contains the
author's closing or conclusions on all the topics discussed at the beginning.The difference is,
in reiteration, the author will provide reaffirmation or recommendations and suggestions
regarding writing that might be useful for the audience.

Example of a reaffirmation paragraph:

So, this smog disaster will have a very negative impact on residents. In addition to disturbing
health, it can also disrupt the economic process of the community.
 E. Characteristic Features

Expository text is a writing containing factual knowledge or

information based on conditions that occur in real terms.
The information conveyed by the author is written briefly,
clearly and straightforwardly, and uses standard language
according to formal English grammar.
The entire content of the text contains answers from
5W+1H, namely what, where, when, who, why, and how.
The expository text does not favor anyone for certain
interests.
 F. Language Rules

1. Use simple present tense

Because the exposition text is factual writing, aka non-
fiction, the tense used is the simple present which states
about the present condition. However, this rule is not an
absolute rule. That is, you may use several other types of
tenses that are adapted to the content or context of the
sentence.
 F. Language Rules
2. Use conjunctions
In general, conjunctions are conjunctions. You still remember, right? In
expository text, there is a structure of the author's argument that is
connected with the discussion of the topic. So, many expository texts
use conjunctions in writing sentences, for example, such as so,
therefore, the reason, etc.

3. Use a lot of cause and effect words

Actually, cause and effect words are also known as causal conjunctions,
which are words or phrases that you can use to convey reasons or
explanations for an action that is taking place. One of the cause and
effect words is "because of."
 F. Language Rules
4. Use connective words
"Huh, what's the difference between connective words and conjunctions?"

So, the conjunction is part of the connective words, while the connective does
not necessarily enter into the type of conjunction. You see, there are two types
of connective words, namely conjunctions and connecting words.

So, in expository text, in essence, you can use both types of connective words
to connect words with words, sentences with sentences, or as connectors
between phrases. Examples of connecting words include even though,
although, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, and many
more.
 F. Language Rules
5. Use vocabularies to express writer's expression
Expository text is a type of text that does not escape from the author's
argument. Therefore, writers need to have the skills to express their opinions
and opinions using various vocabulary in English. Simply put, the vocabulary
that can be used in this one text is think, must, try, need, important, and so on so
forth.

6. Use vocabularies which will provoke audience emotions

As we discussed earlier, apart from being argumentative, expository text also
has the aim of influencing the reader, right? Therefore, the writer must be able
to present a discussion that is packed with various English vocabulary to arouse
the reader's emotions, for example concern, innocent, unreasonable, and many
more.
 G. Example
Not without reason, breakfast does have many benefits for the body. According to several
research studies, breakfast can provide energy for a person to start activities in the
morning and improve performance and concentration. In addition, breakfast will positively
influence the cognitive skills of the brain, which can improve memory in producing high
concentration.
With so many benefits of eating breakfast, it would be nice not to skip breakfast every day.
By eating a healthy breakfast every day, your days will feel better. When the body sleeps,
you will lose the body’s intake for a few hours. Therefore, the body needs to be replenished
with nutritious and healthy food intake.
If you skip breakfast, you can imagine that various diseases can attack an empty stomach.
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