EXPOSITION TEXT

 EXPOSITION TEXT

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Definition of Exposition Text

Exposition text is a series of sentences that aim to explain one idea from one point of view to the reader. The text in it is made to make it easier for the reader to understand the topic of the discussion in the text. Exposition text is also known as argumentative text, which is text that summarizes various arguments about an idea or topic from the author.

Type of Exposition Text

Exposition Text or exposition text is divided into two, namely hortatory exposition and analytical exposition.

1. Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the problem / issue which is used as the theme of the writing, then supported by various arguments / statements and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view and closes with suggestions or recommendations from the author. what should have been done or happened in relation to the problem or issue presented at the outset.

    2.  Analytical Exposition

Slightly different from hortatory exposition, analytical exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the attitude, opinion, statement or position of the author on the theme being discussed which is then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

The function of the exposition text is to convince readers or listeners that the theme raised is interesting to discuss through the opinions or arguments presented.

Linguistic elements of the exposition text

• Using the simple present tense
• Many use conjunctions (conjunctions) such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others.
• Contains arguments.
• Many use words that contain cause and effect
• Using vocabulary that can evoke the reader's emotions such as: amused, concern, innocent, monster, unreasonable etc.

The exposition text structure

• Thesis: in the hortatory exposition this section will contain the issue or problem to be raised while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.
• Argument: contains opinions / arguments that the author began to present. Both the hortatory exposition and the analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.
• Reiteration: reiteration is a conclusion. The hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author on the problem that is the theme of the writing, while in the analytical exposition, this section will contain a re-statement from the author.

To be clearer, Please see the video below.

My Example Exposition Text :

The Importance Of Education

Education is most important among all of us. Education plays a very important role in your life. For living a luxurious life or for living a better life, you should be educated.

Education is that which transforms a person to live a better life and even in a social well being. Education is the one that doing something constructive in our near future. It helps a person to show their best by their mind and spirit. It gives you a lot of knowledge in whatever aspects.

Education plays a vital role in your success in the personal growth. The more you have knowledge the more you grow. Being educated and earning a professional degree prepares you to be a part in reputed organizations, companies or institutions.

In today’s competitive world education is necessity for man after food, clothing, and shelter. Education is the solution of any problem, it is the only education which promotes good habits, values and awareness towards anything like terrorism, corruption and much more. Education is the strength to a person and education need to a person.

This my video about Exposition Text

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