Analytical Exposition

ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT

DEFINITION AND EXAMPLE

Definition:

It is a text that gives the writer an opportunity to write his/her thought, point of view, or arguments in order to persuade the readers that something is the case.

Social Function:

To persuade the reader of listener that something’s that case.

Generic Structure of a recount text:

·         Thesis

Position: Introduces topic indicates writer’s position.

Preview: Outlines the main arguments to be presented.

·         Arguments

Point restates main arguments outlined in preview.

Elaboration: develops and supports each point/ argument.

·         Reiteration: restates writer’s position.

Significant Lexicogrammatical features:

·         Focus on generic human and non-human Participants.

·         Use of simple present tense.

·         Use of relational processes.

·         Use of internal conjunction to state argument.

·         Reasoning through Causal Conjunction or nominalization.

EXAMPLE