Analytical Xposition

ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

Definition

Is a type of spoken or written
text that is intended to persuade
the listeners or readers that
something is the case by giving
some arguments as the
fundamental reasons.

Purpose

 to persuade by presenting
arguments to analyze or explain
‘why’ and ‘how’

Language Features

1.An analytical exposition focuses on generic human and non
human participants.

2.It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or
speaker thinks or feels about something. 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: Firstly, secondly …, Finally

Generic Structure

1. Thesis
Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writer’s

position; Outlines of the arguments are presented.
2. Arguments
Point

states the main argument
Elaboration

develops and supports each point of argument
3. Conclusion
Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker

or writer’s position

Example

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I personally think that English is the world’s most
important language. Why do I say that?

Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken
by many people all around the world, either as a first or
second language.

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.

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.

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

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

Exercise

The Importance of Library

I personally believe that libraries are among humanity’s
most important institutions for several reasons.
Firstly, most of humanity’s collective knowledge is
stored in libraries.

Secondly, libraries protect and preserve this knowledge.
They also classify or group the materials into logical and
easily available divisions.
Furthermore, libraries make the materials available to
everyone and even provide librarians to help us find
what we need.
Finally, libraries are our link to the past and our gift to
the future.
From the facts above, I conclude that libraries are
important institutions for humanity.

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Car is the most popular transportation. However, there
are many different causes of car accidents in streets.
Sometimes accidents are caused by bad weather. Ice or
snow can make toads very dangerous.
Accidents also can result from problems with the car.
Even a small problem like a flat tire can be serious. Bad
roads are another cause of accidents.
Some accidents are caused by drinking too much
alcohol.
Knowing some factor causing accident is extremely
important to prevent accident while driving