a. Thesis
In this part, the writer introduces the topic or main idea will be discussed. Thesis is always presented on the first paragraph of analytical exposition text.
b. Argument
In this part, the writer presents arguments or opinions to support the writer‟s
main idea. Usually in an analytical exposition text there are more than two arguments. The more arguments presented, the more belief from the reader that
the discussion of the topic is a very important one and needs to attention. c.
Reiteration This is the last part of analytical exposition text.
Reiteration
contains restatement of the main idea on the first paragraph. It is also called as a conclusion of the
whole text.
3. Grammatical Features of Analytical Exposition Text
The analytical exposition also has several language features that are commonly used for the writing of the text. These language features usually called as
lexicogrammatical feature. According to Gerrot and Wignel the significant grammatical features used in analytical exposition text are as follows :
a. Focus on generic human and non-human participants.
b. Use of simple present tense.
c. Use of rational process.
d. Use of internal conjunction to stage argument.
e. Reasoning through causal conjunction or normalisation.
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According to the explanation above, the example of analytical exposition text is as
follows :
Cars should be banned in the city
Thesis
Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other
accidents.
Arguments
Firstly,
cars
, as we all know, contribute to most of the pollution in the world.
Cars emit a deadly gas that causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and „triggers‟ off asthma. Some of these
illnesses are so bad that people can die from them. Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander
everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest
killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate on your homework,
and especially talk to someone.
Reiteration
In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.
Source :
http:aderikardo8.blogspot.co.idpanalyticalexposition.html F ebruary, 24
th
2016
H. Concept of Analytical Exposition Text Writing Ability
Writing is one of skill in English that is called as difficult skill for many people. It is as to produce good writing the writer should do the process of writing well. Besides
that, the students also must practice it more and rapidly. Raimes states that writing is
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