Analytical Exposition

Definition:

An analytical exposition ia a text that elaborates the writer's idea about  an issue. 

The purpose is to persuade the listeners or readers that something is important matter or something is the case. 

Generic structure:

1. Thesis

It introduce the issue and the writer's point of view regarding the issue. In order words, lt introduces the topic and indica tes the writer's position. It also outlines the main arguments to be presented. 

2. Arguments

The arguments support the thesis by giving evidence and examples. Each argument consists of a point and elaboration. This elaboration develops and support the point or argument. Normally, analytical expositions present evidences that belong to facts, not the writer's opinion. 

3. Reiteration

It is the re- statement of the thesis. In other words, it restates the writer's position to strengthen the thesis. 

The language features:

There are some language features in an analytical text. They are:

1. Simple Present Tense

2. Ine issue) i. g. Why something is important, why someone is interested ti do something). 

3. Expressions to state a belief or an opinion (e.g. I believe..., I think..., in my opinion,...) 

4. Conjunctions to show logical rekations between arguments presented:

A. Temporal conjunctions. (e.g. first, second, third) 

B. Causal conjunctions. (e.g. because, lead to, the conseauence of...) 

C. Comparative conjunctions. (e.g.however, on the other hand) 

D. Conjunctions in a concluding statement. (e.g. conseauently, therefore) 

5. Modal verbs. (e.g. short, develop) 

6. Relational processes. (e.g. become, seem, sound, weigh, make, ensure) 

7. Evidence snd opinion from experts to support arguments and to make the arguments powerful. 

8. Ordinal number to sequence the arguments. (e.g. first, second, third)