Analytical Exposition Text

Kompetensi Dasar :
3.1 Membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan

unsur kebahasaan beberapa teks eksposisi
analitis lisan dan tulis (persuasif atau
argumentatif) dengan memberi dan meminta
informasi, menyampaikan pendapat/pikiran
terkait isu aktual, sesuai dengan konteks
penggunaannya pendapat/pikiran terkait isu
aktual, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya.
4.1 Teks eksposisi analitis (persuasif atau
argumentatif)

Tujuan Pembelajaran :
1. Mengenali analytical exposition text dan ciri-ciri

kebahasaannya.
2. Mampu mengenali dan membedakan analytical

exposition text dengan teks jenis lainnya.
3. Mampu menyatakan generic structure dari

analytical exposition text.
4. Mengetahui cara menyatakan argumen dalam

analytical exposition text.

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Introduction
Have you ever persuaded someone that your opinion
is true? Did you give some reasons to support your
opinion? In writing, stating an opinion followed by
some reasons that support the opinion can be called
analytical exposition text. Everyday there is an
actual issue. An issue is defined as something that
people are talking or thinking about. In other words,
an actual issue means a current subject or topic.

Example :
Look at the picture below. Why wearing mask is
important in pandemic? Do you wear masks too?
Why?

Your reason :
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Write today’s issues in our country (that invites
pros/cons)

1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________

Analytical Exposition Text
Analytical exposition text is one of argumentative

essays. It is an essay which analyze an issue or
situation. This kind of text elaborates the writer’s idea
about the phenomenon surrounding. In conclusion, an
analytical exposition is a text which evaluates a topic
critically, but focuses only on one side of an argument.
The argument and point of view have to be supported
by facts and relevant information. The thesis
statement has to be reiterated in the conclusion.

There are kinds of texts which belong to analytical
exposition as follows:
• Speechs or lectures
• Letters to editorials
• Articles of newspapers and magazines
• Essays
• Leaflets or pamphlets

1. Social Function of Analytical Exposition
a. To persuade the readers that the idea is
important matter
b. To analyze a topic and to persuade that the
thesis/opinion is correct by developing an
argument to support it
c. To persuade your target readers to look at an
issue with your point of view.

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2. Structures of Analytical Exposition
The following are the general structures of

analytical exposition:
a. Thesis (Statement of Position)
It introduces topics and indicates the writer’s
opinion/position. It states the writer’s point of
view about the topic discussed.
b. Arguments
This arguments support the thesis. The number
of arguments may vary, but each argument is
supported by evidence and explanation.
c. Reiteration (Reinforcement of the Thesis)
It restates the point of view of the writer to
strengthen the thesis. We can also use the
following gambits to make conclusion in
reiteration:
1) From the fact above, ...
2) I personally believe …
3) Therefore, my conclusion is that …

In summary, an analytical exposition should have
the following parts :

a. Introduction
The introductory paragraph is used to tell the
readers what topic you will be discussing. In your
introduction, you will also define the idea or issue
of the text that you wish to examine in your
analysis.

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b. Body
It contains a series of arguments to convince the
readers. Each paragraph starts with a new
argument. Each paragraph has a main point,
reason and evidence. The issue is connected to
your argument. After stating the issue, present
your argument. Do not forget to support your
assumptions with examples and reasonable
judgement. Use valid research findings to support
your arguments. Defend your point of view, and
support it with pictures, graph, etc.
The following steps are how to write an argument.
➢ State your main point of your argument
➢ Decide in which side you stand (pro/contra)
➢ Write the reason of argument, followed by
supporting sentences
➢ Give evidence
➢ End by conclusion

c. Conclusion
It is related to the analysis and the argument.
Your conclusion should explain the relation
between the analyzed text and the presented
argument.

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Example:

Text Structure

Thesis Do you usually watch television with your

family? I believe that television can be good

for families. Here are some reasons.

Arguments First of all, television is inexpensive
entertainment for families to gather. The
families can sit in their living room while
chatting and watching television.
Second, television can be a good teacher. For
example, small children can learn many
things on children’s programs. In addition,
nature programs teach them about our earth
and how to care for it. Most important,
television lets children see a bigger picture of
the world than their own small neighborhood.
Our family cannot travel all over the globe, so
the news shows them views of other people
and places. The television also brings other
cultures into our home through special

children’s programs.

Reiteration In conclusion, there are still many benefits of
having television as well as parents are there
for keeping ours. Having a good time in
living-room with family will be enjoyable with
television as source of entertainment.

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Questions

1. Match the English words with its translation!

a. inexpensive hiburan

b. entertainment bertetangga

c. neighborhood ngobrol

d. chatting tidak mahal

2. What is the purpose of the text?
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3. What is the benefit of having television?

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4. Do you agree with the writer? What is your

reason?

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Language Features of Analytical Exposition

The following are language features of analytical
exposition:

1. Focus on generic human or non-human
participants.

2. Expression of stating opinion.
Example,
I believe, …
I think …
It is obvious …

3. Simple present tense.
Most analytical exposition use Simple present
tense.

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4. Time connective.
When we are writing exposition, we will use time
connectives, such as first, second, third, finally,
begin with, next, lastly in our arguments because
they are useful to list ideas. They help us give a
structured view of what we are writing.

5. Causal conjunction, such as consequently,
therefore, based on the arguments.

6. Use of emotive words, for example terrible,
critical, amazed, disgusting etc to persuade
readers.

7. Use of mental verbs, for example think, decide,
consider, believe, etc

8. Use of persuasive technique, such as
generalizations to support the arguments,
evidence and facts, and exaggerations to make
things better or worse.

Besides the requirements above, there are still some
ways to write Analytical exposition.

➢ Be objective. Avoid using “I” too much.
➢ Do not use informal language.
➢ Avoid using “etc”
➢ Analysis does not mean retelling the story.

Analysis aims to explain how the writer makes us
see what he/she wants us to see, the text’s
themes, and your personal response to these.

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EXERCISE

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D E

Food waste is a very serious issue in the world. Most
people don’t realize how often they waste food and the
negative impacts it can have for food security, the
environment, and climate change. Therefore, in my
opinion, food waste is bad for some reasons.

First, food waste can cause climate change. When
thrown into landfill, food waste produces a large
amount of methane. As food rots and degrades, it
emits these harmful gases. These gases are more
harmful than carbon dioxide in terms of trapping in
the atmosphere.

Second, food waste represents a great waste of
freshwater and ground water resources. We use a lot
of water when producing food. If we throw away food,
we were wasting water.

Lastly, food waste has an effect on society. While
we were throwing food out, many people around the
world have limited access to food. Wasting food raises
social questions, particularly given the current global
financial crisis, rising food prices and international
food shortages.

From those reason, it can be concluded that
wasting food has negative impacts on climate, water,
and society.

1. What is the issue discussed in the text?
a. Throwing rubbish
b. Wasting food
c. Saving water
d. The roles of landfills
e. How to reduce food waste

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2. The main idea of the third paragraph is …
a. we should save water
b. food waste causes dirty water
c. food waste causes water pollution
d. producing food needs water
e. wasting food means wasting water

3. “As food rots and degrades. It emits these harmful
gases.” The word it refers to …
a. food
b. food waste
c. the gas
d. carbon dioxide
e. methane

4. “…rising food prices and international food
shortages.” The synonym of the underlined word is
…
a. infrequency
b. abundance
c. deficiency
d. excess
e. poverty

5. The following is true according to the text, except
...
a. Wasting food influences many things
b. Methane is one of result of food waste
c. Food shortages is effect of wasting water
d. Better if we do not waste food since it gives more
disadvantages
e. There is a significant relationship between
wasting water and wasting food.

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Reflection
Give a tick () that is true for you
No Statement Yes No

1 Writing an argument is based on issue
2 I know today’s issue in my country
3 Before this, I do not know about

analytical exposition text
4 I find many difficulties in learning this

text
5 I get benefit from learning this kind of

text
6 Analytical exposition text can open my

eyes in thinking critically
7 It is difficult to understand people

argument in a text
8 Analytical exposition text is good for

our daily life
9 Analytical exposition text is easy to

understand
10 I can write an analytical exposition

text now

Write your other reflection
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