Exposition text

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Definition of Exposition Text

Exposition text is a text that elaborates the writer’s opinion on phenomena or issues without persuading the readers to do something.

Social Function of Exposition Text

To convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss or get attention by providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

Type of Exposition Text

There are two types of exposition text : Analytical Exposition Text and Hortatory Exposition Text

- Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

- Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory Exposition is a type of persuasive text or oral material, often used to explain whether something should not be done.

Structure of Analytical Exposition Text

1. Thesis

In this part of the thesis, the writer must tell the reader about the main topic is going to write about.

2. Arguments

In this paragraph, you can find the arguments section. The author will write an opinion to support the main topic that has been presented previously.

3. Conclusion

This section is the closing paragraph of the article. Contains reaffirmation of the author's position and opinion on the main topic.

Structure of Hortatory Exposition Text

1. Thesis

Contains the opinion of the author or speaker regarding the topic in question.

2. Arguments

Arguments contain opinions that support the main idea.

3. Recommendation

In contrast to the Analytical Exposition text which has a Conclusion, this text has a recommendation section for the reader as the closing of the text. Recommendations contain suggestions addressed to readers regarding related topics discussed in the text.

Elements of Language Exposition Text

Using the simple present tense.

Many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others.

Contains arguments.

Many use words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect).

Using vocabulary that is able to arouse the reader's emotions.

explanation text exercise

A natural disaster is a terrible accident, e.g. a great flood, a big fire or an earthquake. It usually causes great suffering and loss of a large sum of money. The casualties are injured or died. Some people are homeless and need medical care. Floods occur when the water of rivers, lakes, or streams overflow their banks and pour onto the surrounding land. Floods are caused by many different things. Often heavy rainstorms that last for a brief can cause a flood. But not all heavy storms are followed by flooding. If the surrounding land is flat and can absorb the water, no flooding will occur. If, however, the land is hard and rocky, heavy rain cannot be absorbed. Where the banks are low, a river may overflow and flood adjacent lowland. In many part of the world flood are caused by tropical storms called hurricanes or typhoons. They bring destructive winds of high speed, torrents of rain, and flooding. When a flood occurs, the destruction to surrounding land can be...

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