EXPOSITION

Lesson Objectives
a. Define exposition,
b. Identify the language structure and features of an
exposition text; and
c. Dissect an exposition text based on its structure and
features.
 THINGS TO PONDER!
01
Expositio
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02 Structure of Exposition

03 Language Features on Exposition

Exposition
 An EXPOSITION persuades a reader or
listener by presenting one side of an argument.
By taking a point of view and justifying it, we
aim to convince others to see only that side of an
issue. Some expositions speculate as to what
might be and persuade others as to what should
be.
 It tries to change the reader’s
mind by convincing the reader
to agree with the writer’s point
of view.
 Make a stand about an issue.
 Support your point of view
with evidences.
 Conclude by stating the
benefit of your approach.
STRUCTURE OF
EXPOSITION
 INTRODUCTION
The introduction or sometimes also called exposition usually
introduces the problem and gives necessary background
information. This part also contains the thesis statement or the
claim which states the position of the writer about a particular
topic or issue. The thesis statement is usually the last sentence
of the introduction.
 BODY
The body is the part of the argumentative text where you work
on your arguments. It presents your reasons about your stated
position. Every reason is usually the topic sentence in each
paragraph which is backed up with evidences in the form of
examples, statistics, personal experiences or quotations. You
can have 2-3 strong arguments in your body.
 BODY
You may also add a paragraph to discredit opposing
arguments or counterclaim. This part is called
refutation which you also need to back up with
evidences.
 CONCLUSION
The conclusion is found in the final
paragraph of an argumentative text. It restates
the position and gives one or two general
statements to summarize the arguments which
support the main claim.
 LANGUAGE
FEATURES ON
EXPOSITION
 1. PRESENT
This gives a more “up-to-date” feelTENSE
to your writing.

Example:
As the earth’s atmosphere heats up, it collects, retains and drops
more water, changing weather patterns and making wet areas
wetter and dry areas drier.
 2. CONJUNCTION

Conjunctions are words that link other words,

phrases, or clauses together. In addition, they
link the flow of the argument.
 Connecting words to show reasons or
choices
Example: However,
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It similarly,
must be allowed because it is rude, mainly,
harmful to others, and dangerous to the therefore, so,
smoker. because etc.
 Connecting words to link arguments

When you construct an exposition, you need words to

link your points together so that your argument is
logical and fluent. Here are some examples of words
for giving another argument.
Connecting words to link arguments

Additionally Furthermore Not only Also In addition

Moreover Besides As well Likewise Firstly

 3. PASSIVE VOICE
A passive construction occurs when you make
the object of an action into the subject of a
sentence.
The drone was chased by the eagle.
 3. PASSIVE VOICE
The passive voice is used to how interest in the
person or object that experiences an action
rather than the person or object that performs
the action.
 Change active to passive voice
People overfish the oceans. (Oceans are overfished)

Insulin was first discovered in 1921 by researchers at the

University of Toronto. It is still the only treatment available
for diabetes.
 4. MODALS
A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb
that is used to express: ability, possibility,
permission or obligation.
 4. MODALS
A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb
that is used to express: ability, possibility,
permission or obligation.
 Modality (verb inflections that express how the
action or state is conceived by the author)

Will Always Should May Never

Maybe Must Obviously Rarely Usually
Regularly Probably Typically Habitually Almost
certainly
Frequently Generally Commonly Doubtless As a rule
 5. ADVERBS

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an

adjective, another adverb or even a whole
sentence.
 5. ADVERBS

Use adverbs that show time sequence and link

the arguments such as “fist, next, previously
and finally” for cohesion.
 6. EVALUATIVE
LANGUAGE
Evaluative language is positive or negative
language that judges the worth of something. It
suggests the degree of approval or helps
compare ideas.
 6. EVALUATIVE
LANGUAGE
Example:
Important, best, most, truth, largest, more popular etc.

It is most important that all people exercise their right to

vote.
 7. RHETORICAL
QUESTIONS
Rhetorical question is a question asked in order
to create a dramatic effect or to make a point
rather than to get an answer.
 7. RHETORICAL
Example: QUESTIONS

Do you really want this to happen to our country?

If not now, when? If not us, who?

 LET’S
PRACTICE!
As you read the argumentative essay
entitled “Smoking in Restaurant”, take
note of the language features that you
will encounter.
 Smoking In Restaurant
Smoking in restaurants is just not on.  It must not
be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others
and dangerous for the smokers.
 Smoking In Restaurant
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite.  The smell
of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off
their food.  People pay to taste good food and not to be
put off by foul smelling smoke.
 Smoking In Restaurant
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in
restaurant is the harm it can do to others.  Passive
smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker
can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.
 Smoking In Restaurant
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the
smokers.  Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and
people should not smoke anywhere, not just in
restaurants.
 Smoking In Restaurant

Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite,

harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.