English Task ^^

Analytical Expotition

ü  Definition

Analytical expotition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the phenomenon surrounding.

ü  Purpose

The purpose of analytical expotition is to persuade the reader/listener that the idea is important matter.

ü  Generic structur of analytical expotition are :

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

The author’s point of view is called the thesis of the argument and this is written in the introduction.

The introduction can include a preview of the arguments that will follow in the next section of the text.

A question or emotional statement can be used to get audience attention.

2.      Arguments : Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position.

A new paragraph is used for a new argument.

Each new paragraph begins with a topic sentence that introduces a new argument.

After the topic sentence comes detail that support the argument.

Emotive words are used to persuade the audience into believing the author.

3.      Reiteration : Restating the writer’s position.

This part is the closing of analytical exposition text. Reiteration restates the main idea in the first paragraph. Reiteration can be called as “conclusion”. It’s reinforces the author’s point of view.

ü  Language Features of analytical expotition are :

·         Using relational process.

·         Using internal conjunction.

·         Using causal conjunction.

·         Using Simple Present Tense and Present Perfect Tense.

·         Using general noun such as computer, TV, etc.

·         Using abstract noun such as government, policy, etc.

·         Using action, thinking verbs and modal verbs.

·         Using connectives e.g. firstly, secondly, thirdly, etc.

·         Evaluative words e.g. important, valuable, harmful, etc.

ü  Social function of analytical expotition text is to persuade reader or listener that something is in case or that is a case to concern and pay attention to.

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