Hortatory Exposition
Hortatory Exposition
HORTATORY EXPOSITION
Purpose :
To persuade the reader or the listener that something should or should not be the case
Text Organisation / General Structure :
a. Thesis ( the topic you are going to talk about )
b. Arguments ( the reasons or the facts that support your thesis )
c. Recommendation ( some suggestions or solution to try )
Language Features :
1. Usually the present tense
2. Complex sentences
3. Compound sentences
4. Modal adverbs : should, ought to,etc.
5. Subjective opinion using pronouns : I and We
6. Words that link arguments, such as firstly,secondly, however, on the other hand, therefore,
finally ,etc.
7. Use of expressions of giving opinion.
a. In my opinion, it is better ….
b. I think … should . . . .
c. For those reasons, . . . .,etc
EXAMPLE :
Corruption
Thesis
Argument 1
Argument 2
Recommendation
Sadly, cases of students getting involved in brawls have been reported nationwide and
recently reports of these brawls have increased in number, causing even more casualties.
News about a student in Jakarta who died and two others who were injured in a clash
between two neighbouring high schools is not something new. This is just one example of
what has been happening to teens all over Indonesia and how violent these brawls have
become. Whose fault is this ?
It is the parents’ role to teach students morals and norms, while the school directs them
to the acceptable norms and behaviours, besides educating them both sicially and
academically. Parents need to remind students that every action comes with its
consequences, either good or bad. There is an argument that students cannot differentiate
right or wrong without parents’ and school’s assistance.
Moreover, the society also has a strong influence on students. Their circle of friends
highly influences them. If they belong to a violent circle, they will grow up into violent
people. Peer pressure often forces these students into brawls.
In conclusion, adults should set a good example and make sure that students are on the
right track. This will not only save them from themselves but will also result in a brighter
tomorrow.
1. Fill in the table with the different roles of parents, schools and society .
Parents’ Role Schools’ Role Society’s Role
Paragraph Structure
I
II
III
IV
TASK 3
Based on the following topics, decide the arguments and recommendation !
1. Most students skip their breakfast .
a. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
c. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Recommendation : ………………………………………………………………………………....
2. Learning English has many benefits.
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Recommendation : ………………………………………………………………………………………