ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION Purpose : to persuade by presenting arguments to analyze o r explain how and why Text Organization : A thesis Arguments

Reiteration or Conclusi on Language Features : Emotive words (e.g. worried, alarmed etc) Words that qual ify statements (e.g. usual, Probably etc) Words that link arguments (e.g. firstl y, However, therefore etc) An analytical exposition is a type of spoken or writt en text that is intended to persuade the listeners or readers that something is the case. To make the persuasion stronger, the speaker or writer gives some argu ments as the fundamental reasons why something is the case. This type of text ca n be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles, academi c speech or lectures, research report etc. Analytical expositions are popular am ong science, academic community and educated people. The generic structure of an alytical exposition usually has three components: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or conclusion. A.Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition 1. T hesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writers position; Outlines of t he arguments are presented. 2. Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaborati on Point, states the main argument Elaboration, develops and supports each point of argument 3. Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writ ers position B. Generic Features of Analytical Exposition 1. An analytical exposi tion focuses on generic human and non human participants. 2. It uses mental proc esses. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or feels about some thing. For example: realize, feel etc. 3. It uses emotive and evaluative words 4 . It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g. .has polluted etc. 5. It usually uses Simple Present Tense and Present Perfect Tense. 6. Enumeration is sometimes necessary to show the list of given arguments: First ly, secondly , Finally, etc.

Analytical Exposition Social Function (Tujuan / Fungsi Sosial) To persuade the r eader or listener that something is the case. (Untuk meyakinkan dan mempengaruhi pembaca atau pendengar bahwa ada masalah yang perlu mendapat perhatian) Generic Structure (Struktur) a. Thesis Position: Introduces topics and indicates writers position. (Memberitahukan topic dan menunjukkan pendapat penulis). b. Arguments Points : Menjelaskan argument dan elaborasi (dijelaskan secara mendetail c. Rei teration : Restates writer position : Menjelaskan kembali posisi penulis atau pe nguatan kembali posisi penulis Significant Lexicogrammatical Features (Ciri ciri yang menonjol) General nouns, misalnya car, pollution, leaded petrol car, dsb. A bstract nouns, misalnya policy, government, dsb. Technical verbs, misalnya specie s of animals, dsb. Relating verbs, misalnya It is important, dsb. Action verbs, mi salnya She must save, dsb. Thinking verbs, misalnya Many people believe, dsb Modal verbs, misalnya we must preserve, dsb. Modal adverbs, misalnya certainly, we, d sb. Connectives, misalnya firstly, secondly,dsb. Bahasa evaluatif, misalnya impo rtant, valuable, trustworthy, dsb. * Kalimat pasif

Read the following text of Analytical Exposition! The Importance of English Thes is { I personally think that English is the worlds most important language. Why d o 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 develop ment of many countries in the world. Argument 3 { Thirdly, English is a top requ irement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master either active or passive En glish 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. N otes: 1. Enumerations such as Firstly, secondly, thirdly etc are sometimes given to show the list of given arguments 2. Present Tense: I think, English is inter national language, Everybody needs to learn English etc.

Genres : Report Social Function (Tujuan / Fungsi Sosial) To describe the way things are with ref erence to a range of natural, man made and social phenomenon in our environment. (Menyampaikan informasi tentang sesuatu, apa adanya, sebagai hasil pengamatan. Yang dideskripsikan dapat meliputi gajala alam, lingkungan, benda buatan manusia , atau gejala-gejala sosial) Generic Structure (Struktur) 1. General Classificat ion: tells what the phenomenon under discussion is ( Pernyataan secara umum yang menjelaskan tentang objek yang dideskripsikan. Keterangan, dan klasifikasinya). 2. Description : tells what phenomenon under discussion is like in terms of par ts, qualities, habits, or behaviors (if living) or uses (if non-natural) (Member ikan penjelasan tentang hal yang dideskripsikan. kalau hal yang dideskripsikan m erupakan benda hidup maka bisa dideskripsikan bgian bagiannya, kualitasnya, kebi asaanya, atau perilakunya. Kalau benda mati maka yang dideskripsikan adalah kegu nannya) Significant Lexicogrammatical Features (Ciri ciri yang menonjol) a. Focu s on generic participants : Fokus pada hal secara umum. b. Use of Present Tense (Unless extinct) (Pengunaan Present Tense kecuali kalau benda itu sudah punah