Analytical Exposition Text_Linda Farida Aslamiyah078)

​ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT

By Linda Farida Aslamiyah_078

​1. Definition of Analytical Exposition text

​Text containing the author's arguments and opinions on an issue or problem.

​2. Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text

Expressing opinions with logical arguments to convince readers that the topic being discussed is important. In short, this text contains the author's opinion. This analytical text does not attempt to charge or influence the reader's perspective.

​3. Structure of an Analytical exposition Text

​1.) Introduction/ thesis
This section serves to introduce the topic that will be discussed in the text. The introduction usually begins with an opinion statement called a thesis statement. this thesis statement contains the author's clear opinion. regarding the topic, and serving as the basis for the arguments that will be presented in the text.

2.) Argument
In this section, the author can explain the topic discussed in more detail. in the arguments based on logical facts or data.

​3.) Repetition/ Conclusion
The final part is the conclusion. here, the author will reiterate the thesis statement and main arguments presented earlier. The purpose of this reiteration is to remind the reader of the author's opinion and provide a strong conclusion.

​4. Linguistic Features of Analytical Exposition Text

1.) Using the simple present tense because it discusses facts or things that happen in the present.
2.) Using words that can express what we feel or think, such as experience, seem, feel, know, think, realize, sense, etc.
3.) Using conjuctions to connect one sentence with another or one clause with another.