Writing analytical exposition text

HOW TO UNDERSTAND ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT

Mr. Ferry Dwi Wahyu

What is analytical exposition?

Analytical exposition text is a text that elaborates the author’s opinion on issues or phenomena without persuading the readers to do something.

​Structure	​Meaning
​Thesis statement	​Presents one of interpretation of an issue and uses supporting material to convince others of their point of view.
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​TEXT STRUCTURE

Thesis Statement

Thesis statement characteristics

• Clear and Concise

• Specific and Argumentative

• Located at the Beginning

• Guides the Essay

  Example:

  Instead of: "Pollution is a problem." (Too vague)

  Try: "Air pollution in urban areas significantly impacts human health by increasing respiratory illnesses, contributing to cardiovascular problems, and reducing life expectancy."