Minggu, Desember 07, 2014

Analytical Exposition Definition and The Example



ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

An important part of analytical exposition is the analysis of the text or issue. In this type of text, the writer tries to convince the readers to agree with the writer’s point of view.

Text organization
Thesis : introduces topic and indicates writer’s position. The writer also outlines the main argument to be presented
Argument: shows a series of arguments that support the thesis.
Reiteration : in this stage, the writer restates his/her point of view.

Communicative  purpose
To put forward a poin of view or argument.

Language features
Simple present tense
Passive voice
Modal auxiliary
Connectors

Type of analytical exposition texts
Newspaper editorials
Debate speech

Example
SMOKING SHOULD BE BANNED IN PUBLIC AREA
As we all know smoking should be banned in public areas. It creates pollution and causes many kinds of disease. These are among others, lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis emphysema and breast cancer for women.
There are many side effects of smoking cigarettes. Firstly, smoking presents a hazard to health. Smoke from the average cigarette contains around 4000 chemicals, some of which are highly toxic and at least 43 which cause cancer.
            Secondly, nicotine, a major constituent of tobacco smoke, is both poisonous and highly additive. It contains noxious chemical substances, which can damage our health.
            Thirdly, smoking makes the environment dirty, especially because of its ash. If inhaled, we will suffer from coughs, difficult breathing, or asthmatic diseases.
            In conclusion, smoking should be banned in public areas.

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