THE PAPER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ANALITYCAL EXPOSITION TEXT AND DISCUSSION TEXT
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Subject : English Language
Supporting Lecturer : M. Misbahul Munir Ap, M.Pd.
By:
Group 7
1. Rino Bayu Wicaksono (2320110003)
2. Novia Nailinnajah (2320110023)
3. Ridwan (2320110025)
4. Indana Aliyatul Himma (2320110019)
ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW STUDY PROGRAM
SYARIAH FACULTY
INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI KUDUS
2023
What is analytical exposition text?
A. Definition of Analytical Exposition
Analytical Exposition is one form of argumentation text. English experts define analytical
exposition text as follows: "Analytical exposition is a text that elaborates the writer's ideas
about the phenomenon surrounding". If translated into Indonesian language is an analytical
exposition text is a text or texts which describe the author's opinion about the phenomenon
that is happening around us.
The exhibition is a text that outlines the ideas surrounding the author of the
phenomenon. The social function is to convince the reader that the idea is the important
thing.
B. Purpose of Analytical Exposition
Communicative purposes of analytical exposition is to convince the reader that the topic
presented is an important topic to discuss or get attention by providing arguments or
opinions that support the main idea or topic.
C. Generic Structure Analytical Exposition
1. Thesis
Thesis in part, the author introduces ideas about the topic or subject that will be
discussed. Thesis is always in the first paragraph of Analytical Exposition Text.
2. Argument
In this section the author presents arguments or opinions that support the main idea of
the author, usually in an Analytical Exposition Text there are more than two arguments.
More and more arguments that appear increasingly believe the reader that the topics
covered by the authors is a very important topic or need attention
3. Reiteration
This section is the concluding part of an Analytical Exposition Text is always located at
the end of the paragraph. Reiteration contain the rewriting or redeployment of the main
ideas contained in the first paragraph. Reiteration is also commonly called the conclusion or
conclusions and sometimes advice.
D. Language Features Analytical Exposition
1. Using a relational process
4. Using a shared internal
5. Using together causally
6. Using the Simple Present Tense
E. Characteristics Analytical Exposition Text Editor
1. Using the simple present tense
2. Using relational process.
3. Usually using the conjunction can lead to a causal relationship. Such as: Because, if
conditional sentence.
4. Using internal conjunction.
5. Using a casual conjunction.
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Example :
The Danger of Social Media
Thesis:
Most people use social media in one form or another. While there is nothing
inherently wrong with that, and while social media can sometimes be beneficial.
I’s important to be aware that social media is associated with a number of issues and
potential dangers, including stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Here is the danger
of social media.
Argumentations:
The use of social media is associated with various issues, when it comes to
people’s emotional wellbeing, mental and physical health, and many other areas of life.
Specifically, research shows that the use of social media is associated with:
- Anxiety.
- Stress.
- Emotional exhaustion.
- Envy.
- Low self-esteem.
- Low-quality sleep.
Addiction to the social media, which can be referred to as social media addiction, or as
addiction to a specific platform (for example, Facebook addiction).
Interference with important obligations, such as schoolwork, which can lead to issues such
as worse grades.
General issues, such as exposure to misinformation, violation of one’s privacy, and political
polarization. Issues that play a role in specific situations, such as cyberbullying and stalking.
Reiteration:
If we use internet and social media wisely, we might not encounter those danger.
However, is we feel the negative impacts of social media above, we shoul consider to take
a break from the platform.
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What is Discussion Text? What is the structure of the text ?
A. Definition and purpose Discussion Text
Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will
be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain
issue.
B. Purpose of Discussion Text
The purpose of discussion text is to convey arguments and information from various
points of view. There are arguments in the discussion text and some of them are
expositions, either in the form of analytical exposition (giving arguments and re-equalizing
views) or hortatory exposition (giving stronger arguments and recommending action).
Although there are parts of the exposition text in the discussion text in English, the two texts
have differences.
C. Generic Structure of Discussion Text
Issue: contains of statement and preview about something.
Arguments for/Supporting arguments: after stating the issue, it is necessary to
present the argument to support that one point is agreeing.
Arguments against: beside the supporting argument, discussion text needs the
arguments which disagree to the stated issue.
Recommendation/conclusion: It is used to tell how to solve issue by concerning the
arguments for and against.
D. Language Features
Introducing category or generic participant.
Relating verb/to be: is, am, are, etc.
Using thinking verb: feel, hope, believe, etc.
Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection: similarly, on the hand, however,
etc.
Using modalities: must, should, could, may, etc.
Using adverbial of manner: deliberately, hopefully, etc.
Conjunction/transition: although, even, if, etc
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Example :
Video Games
Issue:
Nowadays, the video games industry is developing rapidly. It becomes a multi-billion
dollar industry. Video games have become an important part not only in the children’ life,
but also in the adults’ life. Nevertheless, there is an argument whether video games bring
good or bad influences on children.
Arguments For:
People who have a pro argument claim that video games give a lot of benefits,
playing video games is a good way to kill children’s boredom. It can refresh the children’s
mind after a tiring school day. Moreover, they also argue that video games can trigger
children to be more creative because the games provide challenging ways to win. In other
words, they believe that the video games can actually sharpen a human’s brain.
Arguments Against:
Conversely, some people believe that video games make children lazy. They argue
that playing video games is addictive. As a consequence, most of the children prefer
playing video games to studying. These children find it hard to concentrate on their study
because they always think about how to spend more time playing video games. In fact,
there are also some children who skip their extracurricular lessons, just because they want
to play video games. In addition, most of the video games often expose too much violence.
Two years ago in the USA, for example, a student shot his teacher and some of his friends.
Newspapers said that the boy was deeply influenced by the actions in the video games he
used to play with.
Recommendation:
It is obvious that video games have more disadvantages than advantages.
Therefore, parents should be very careful in selecting the appropriate games for their
children.
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E. Conclusion
Definition of Analytical Exposition
The exhibition is a text that outlines the ideas surrounding the author of the
phenomenon. The social function is to convince the reader that the idea is the important
thing.
Generic Structure Analytical Exposition
1. Thesis
2. Argument
3. Reiteration
Language Features Analytical Exposition
1. Using a relational process
2. Using a shared internal
3. Using together causally
4. Using the Simple Present Tense
Characteristics Analytical Exposition Text Editor
1. Using the simple present tense
2. Using relational process.
3. Usually using the conjunction can lead to a causal relationship. Such as: Because, if
conditional sentence.
4. Using internal conjunction.
5. Using a casual conjunction.
Definition of Discussion Text
Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will
be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain
issue.
Generic Structure of Discussion Text
1. Issue
2. Arguments for/Supporting arguments
3. Arguments against
4. Recommendation/conclusion
Language Features
Introducing category or generic participant.
1. Relating verb/to be: is, am, are, etc.
2. Using thinking verb: feel, hope, believe, etc.
3. Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection: similarly, on the hand, however,
etc.
4. Using modalities: must, should, could, may, etc.
5. Using adverbial of manner: deliberately, hopefully, etc.
6. Conjunction/transition: although, even, if, etc
