Analytical Exposition Ppt

ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

Definition of Analytical Exposition
It is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea
about the phenomenon surrounding. Its
social function is to persuade the reader
that the idea is important matter.

Purpose:
To persuade the reader or listener that
there is something that, certainly, needs
to get attention.
To analyze a topic and to persuade the
reader that this opinion is correct and
supported by arguments.

Generic Structure :
1. Thesis (introduction): Introducing the
topic and indicating the writer’s position.
2. Series of Arguments (body): Explaining
the arguments to support the writer’s
position.
3. Reiteration (conclusion): Restating the
writer’s position.

Language Features :
1. Emotive words (e.g. worried, alarmed
etc)
2. Words that qualify statements (e.g.
usual, Probably etc)
3. Words that link arguments (e.g. firstly,
However, therefore etc)

EXAMPLE OF ANALYTICAL
EXPOSITION

The Importance of English
Thesis { I personally think that English is
the world’s most important language.
Why do I say that?
Argument 1 { Firstly, English is an
international language. It is spoken by
many people all around the world, either
as a first or second language.

Argument 2 { Secondly, English is also the
key which opens doors to scientific and
technical knowledge, which is needed for
the economic and political development of
many countries in the world.
Argument 3 { Thirdly, English is a top
requirement of those seeking jobs.
Applicants who master either active or
passive English are more favorable than
those who do not.

Conclusion { From the fact above, it is
obvious that everybody needs to learn
English to greet the global era.

ANOTHER EXAMPLES OF ANALYTICAL
EXPOSITION