Exposition Text

 Definition

    a piece of text that present one side of an issue. Exposition text aims to persuade the reader or listener by presenting oneside of an argument. Exposition text can be found as:

- Advertisement

- Spoken argument

- Editorials

Types

1. Analytical Expossition Text

        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.

structure:

        a. Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer's position.

        b. Argument: Explaining the argument to support writer's position.

        c. Reiteration: Consist of conclusion the thesis and arguments.

Language Features

- Relational Process

- Internal Conjunction

- Causal Conjuction

- Simple Present Tense

2. Hortatory Exposition Text

    A text that represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.

Structure:

        a. Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer's position.

        b. Argument: Explaining the argument to support the writer's position.

        c. Recommendation: Contains the suggestions of the author of thesis and argument.

Language features

- Focusing on the writer

- Using abstract nouns, policy, advantage, etc

- using action verb, thinking verb, modal adverb

- Using temporal connectivity, firstly, secondly, etc

- Using evaluating word: important, valuable, trustworthy

- passive voice

- Simple present tense

Example :

The Importance of Drinking Water

How much do you drink water today? Water is often considered insignificant but behind it all, it turns out that water has important functions for our body. There are several reasons why you should drink enough water. Firstly, interstitial fluid is obtained by drinking lots of water. Water is used by the body to digest food and help transport nutrients throughout the body. In addition, interstitial fluid is also useful for producing saliva and regulating body temperature.

The second reason is that it helps kidney work. Our kidney processes 200 liters of blood in our body every day. It also filters out waste and delivers urine to the bladder. To do all the tasks, our kidney needs enough water because water is used to clean anything that is unnecessary for our body. Furthermore, drinking water can moisturize our skin. It makes our skin feel fresh, soft, bright and smooth.

Additionally, drinking enough water every day can also improve the function of our brain. It can help us to concentrate more and unlease the nervous system in the brain. In conclusion, drinking water is important because it is needed for our interstitial fluid, helps kidney work, is good for healty skin, and improves the function of our brain.