ANALYTICAL
EXPOSITION
WHAT IS ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION?
It is a text that elaborates the writer’s opinion about an
issue or phenomenon using facts and arguments.
SOCIAL FUNCTION
to persuade the readers that there is something which is
important and needs attention
GENERIC STRUCTURE
1. THESIS
Introducing the topic and the writer’s point of view (opinion)
2. ARGUMENTS
Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of
arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence
and explanation.
3. REITERATION
Restating the writer’s point of view and to strengthen the thesis.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
• USING SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
• USING TECHNICAL TERMS: atmosphere, vertebrate, carbon dioxide,
casting, etc
• USING SENTENCE CONNECTORS
• USING MENTAL WORDS: I THINK, I BELIEVE, ETC
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
Subject + Verb 1 (+s/es) + Object + Adverb
Subject + do/does not Verb 1 + Object + Adverb
Do/does + Subject + Verb 1 + Object + Adverb
E.g:
We clean our house every day.
We do not clean our house every day.
Do we clean our house every day?
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
• CONTRAST: although, even though, however, nevertheless
• REASON: because, since, as, due to, owing to, thanks to
• RESULT: so, therefore, consequently, as a consequence, as a result, thus
• ADDITION: additionally, in addition, moreover, furthermore
• CONCLUSION: in conclusion, as a conclusion
EXAMPLE
Global Warming is Dangerous for Our Earth
Global warming is a real danger that we must pay attention to. There are some dangers from it.
There is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any point in the last 800,000 years. And since
1870, global sea levels have risen by about 8 inches.
Global climate change has already had observable effects on the environment. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on
rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering sooner.
Heat waves caused by global warming present greater risk of heat-related illness and death, most frequently
among people who have diabetes who are elderly or are very young.
Global warming puts coral reefs in danger as the ocean warms, scientist fear that coral reefs will not be able
to adapt quickly enough to the resulting changing conditions, and bleaching incidents and diseases will
increase.
Global warming is a danger for earth and all humans. The facts above prove it.