Analytical Exposition

The Definition
An analytical exposition is a type of
spoken or written text that is intended to
persuade the listeners or readers that
something is the case. To make the
persuasion stronger, the speaker or
writer gives some arguments as the
fundamental reasons why something is
the case.
This type of text can be found in scientific
books, journals, magazines, newspaper
articles, academic speech or lectures,
research report etc. Analytical
expositions are popular among science,
academic community and educated
people.
Generic Structure
The generic structure of analytical
exposition usually has three components:
1. Thesis
2. Arguments
3. Reiteration/Conclusion
Generic Structure of
Analytical Exposition
1. Thesis: Introduces the topic and shows
speaker or writer’s position;
Outlines of the arguments are presented.
2. Arguments: It consists of Point and
Elaboration
Point, states the main argument
Elaboration, develops and supports each
point of argument
3. Conclusion: Reiteration (restatement),
restates speaker or writer’s position
Generic Features of
Analytical Exposition
•An analytical exposition focuses on generic human and non human
participants.
•It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker
thinks or feels about something. For example: realize, feel etc.
•It uses emotive and evaluative words
•It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g.
….has polluted… etc.
It usually uses Simple Present Tense
and Present Perfect Tense.
Enumeration is sometimes necessary to
show the list of given arguments: Firstly,
secondly …, Finally, etc.