Analytical

Exposition
An overview
 Analytical Exposition
1. Definition
2. Social Function
3. Generic Structure
4. Language Feature
5. Example
 Definition

Analytical Exposition is type of text that

is included to argumentation text where
contain the writer’s specific idea about the
phenomena surrounding.
 Social Function

To ensure the readers that topics presented are

important to be discussed or get the attention by
giving some arguments which support the topics.
Or..
To convice/ to persuade the readers about something.
 Generic Structure
Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition text
consists of three parts, such as:
1. Thesis
In thesis part, the writer introduces about the topics
or main idea. Thesis is always in the first paragraph
in Analytical Exposition text.
 Generic Structure
2. Argument
In this part, the writer presents some arguments to
support the main idea.
3. Reiteration
This part is the closing of Analytical Exposition text.
Reiteration restates the main idea in the first paragraph.
Reiteration can be called as conclusion.
 Language Feature

• Use simple present

• Use relational process
• Use internal conjunction
• Use casual conjunction
 Example
Is Playing Computer Dangerous for Healthiness?

It’s common to see people play computer. They use it for making
Thesis task, playing games, or browsing something in internet. Most of people spend
long time for playing computer. Even several people can play the computer
whole day which could lead them to some diseases.
Facing the monitor for long time can create the tiredness for eyes. It
will make people dizzy. Further effect, glasses will be the options, why? Because
Arguments our sight becomes blur (abnormal).
Other effect is backache. It is sometimes too fun playing computer
that make people don’t realize their seat position. That’s why after playing
whole day they will get backache.
It is obvious that too much time spent for playing computer can
Reiteration make eyes feel tired and lead people to get dizzy. Eyes also feel bored to face the
monitor for long time. The wrong seat position can make people get backache
which could disturb all activities we will do.