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EXPOSITION TEXT

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By: Sabina Putri Wahyuningtyas (25)
EXPOSITION TEXT

01. Definition
02. Generic Structure

03. Purpose
04. Characteristic
05. Example Of Exposition
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Definition of Exposition Text

• Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer's


opinion on phenomena/issues without persuad
ing the readers to do something. This text will
only persuade the readers that the phenomen
a/issues are important/worth it to be discussed
Genetic Structure of Exposition Text

# Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s


point of view.
# Argument : Explaining the argument to support the write
r’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each
argument must be supported by evidence and explanation
.
Purpose of Exposition Text

- To analyze the topic and to convince or influence t


he reader that this opinion is correct and supported
by arguments
- To convince the reader that the topics presented w
as an important topic to be discussed or gained atte
The Characteristics/ Language Featur
e of Exposition Text
• Using relational process
• Using internal conjunction
• Using causal conjunction
• Using Simple Present Tense
• Using compound and complex sentence.
• Use word that link argument, such as firstly, secondly, and reasonin
g through causal conjunction, such as in addition, furthermore, how
Cars Should Be Banned In The City
Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollu
tion, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents. Firstly, cars,
as we all know, contribute to most of the pollution in the world. Cars e
mit a deadly gas that causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer,
and ‘triggers’ of asthma. Some of these illnesses are so bad that peop
le can die from them.
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander everywhere and
cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. C
ars today are our roads biggest killers. Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If
you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrat
Thank you
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