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The document discusses the definition, social function, generic structure, and language features of an analytical exposition text. It defines analytical exposition as a text that elaborates the writer's idea about a phenomenon and aims to persuade the reader that the idea is important and the writer's thesis is correct. It notes the social function is to persuade the reader of a case that needs attention. The generic structure includes an introduction with the thesis, arguments supporting the position with evidence, and a reiteration of the thesis. Language features include using the simple present tense, words expressing opinions, internal conjunctions, and causal conjunctions. An example text analyzing the impacts of smoking is also provided.

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Analytical Exposition Text

The document discusses the definition, social function, generic structure, and language features of an analytical exposition text. It defines analytical exposition as a text that elaborates the writer's idea about a phenomenon and aims to persuade the reader that the idea is important and the writer's thesis is correct. It notes the social function is to persuade the reader of a case that needs attention. The generic structure includes an introduction with the thesis, arguments supporting the position with evidence, and a reiteration of the thesis. Language features include using the simple present tense, words expressing opinions, internal conjunctions, and causal conjunctions. An example text analyzing the impacts of smoking is also provided.

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Analytical Exposition

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Abdullah Abidin
XI MIA Al Hasib
Definition
• Analytical Exposition is 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, and to
analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by
developing an argument to support it.
(Analytical Exposition adalah teks yang menguraikan ide
penulis tentang fenomena disekitar. Fungsi sosialnya adalah
untuk membujuk pembaca bahwa ide itu adalah hal yang
penting, dan untuk menganalisis topik yang tesis / pendapat
itu benar dengan mengembangkan argumen untuk
mendukungnya.)
Social function
• The social function of this text is to persuade the
listener or reader that there is a case that, certainly, needs to
get attention. This text is also used to analyzing a topic and to
persuade the reader that the writer’s opinion is correct and
supported by some strong arguments
Generic structure
• # Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view.
(Memperkenalkan topik dan menunjukkan sudut pandang penulis)
# Argument : 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. (Menjelaskan argumen untuk
mendukung posisi penulis. Jumlah argumen mungkin berbeda, tetapi
setiap argumen harus didukung oleh bukti-bukti dan penjelasan.)
# Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the
thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in
reiteration : (Menyatakan kembali sudut pandang penulis / untuk
memperkuat tesis.
• Reiteration :
From the fact above …
I personally believe …
Therefore, my conclusion is …
In conclusion …
Language Feature
• Writing analytical exposition text using the simple present tense.
• Using words that express the author's thoughts or feelings, for
example: experience, feel, know, realize, sense, think, etc.
• Using the internal conjunction, which is a conjunction that
connects the argument between two clauses. Internal
conjunctions can be divided into four categories, namely (1)
addition (addition). For example besides, in addition, further. (2)
Comparisons (comparison), such as but, vice versa, meanwhile,
on the other hand. (3) Time (time), for example the words
second, then, then, next. (4) Cause-effect (effect). Examples of
words include consequence, as a result, so, the result.
• Using causal conjunctions (reason-why) or cause-and-effect. For
example, the words as a result, because, by, consequently,
despite, due to, for that reason, etc.
Example
Is Smoking Good for Us?
Before we are going to smoke, it is better to look at the fact. About 50
thousands people die every year in Britain as direct result of smoking. This is
seven times as many as die in road accidents. Nearly a quarter of smokers die
because of diseases caused by smoking.
Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. If we smoke five
cigarettes a day, we are six times more likely to die of lung cancer than a non
smoker. If we smoke twenty cigarettes a day, the risk is nineteen greater.
Ninety five percent of people who suffer of bronchitis are people who are
smoking. Smokers are two and half times more likely to die of heart disease
than non smokers.
Additionally, children of smoker are more likely to develop bronchitis and
pneumonia. In one hour in smoky room, non smoker breathes as much as
substance causing cancer as if he had smoked fifteen cigarettes.
Smoking is really good for tobacco companies because they do make much
money from smoking habit. Smoking however is not good for every body else.

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