Analytical Exposition

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ANALYTICAL

EXPOSITION
Definition of Analytical Exposition Text

=> Analytical Exposition is a text that elaborates the


writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding.

=> Its social function is to persuade the reader that


the idea is important matter, and to analyze the topic
that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an
argument to support it.
Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition Text

1. Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point


of view.
2. Argument: Explaining the argument to support the writer’s
position. The number of arguments may vary, but each
argument must be supported by evidence and explanation.
3. Reiteration / Conclusion: Restating the writer’s point of view
/ to strengthen the thesis / a conclusion summing up the
arguments.
Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text
=> To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be
discussed.

The Characteristics / Language Feature of Analytical 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 reasoning through causal
conjunction, such as in addition, furthermore, however, therefore.
Example;

Is Smoking Good for Us?


Before we are going to smoke, it is better
to look at the fact. About 50 thousands people die
every year in Britain as direct result of smoking.
This is seven times as many as die in road
accidents. Nearly a quarter of smokers die
because of diseases caused by smoking.

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Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. If we smoke five cigarettes a day,
we are six times more likely to die of lung cancer than a non smoker. If we smoke twenty
cigarettes a day, the risk is nineteen greater. Ninety five percent of people who suffer of
bronchitis are people who are smoking. Smokers are two and half times more likely to die
of heart disease than non smokers.
Additionally, children of smoker are more likely to develop bronchitis and pneumonia. In
one hour in smoky room, non smoker breathes as much as substance causing cancer as if
he had smoked fifteen cigarettes.
Smoking is really good for tobacco companies because they do make much money from
smoking habit. Smoking however is not good for every body else.
THANK YOU 

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