EXPOTITION TEXT

 

What is Exposition Text?

Exposition text is an English text whose purpose is to convey the author's view on an issue. Not only in newspaper articles, analytical exposition text is usually found in journals, scientific works, and so on.

This text is an argumentative text that tries to convince the reader that the issues discussed are important issues. In addition to pouring out the author's thoughts, analytical exposition text also aims to provide readers with another point of view. 

Characteristics of Exposition Text

After knowing what analytical exposition text is, now it's your turn to know the characteristics of analytical exposition text to better understand it. Here are the characteristics:

1. Use simple present tense

Analytical exposition text uses the simple present tense because the results of the author's thoughts contained in the text are the results of current thoughts.

2. Using causal conjunctions

Causal conjunctions are conjunctions whose purpose is to explain the cause of something and its consequences. Examples of causal conjunctions such as although , in case , as a result , in order , because , because of , despite , and so on.

3. Using internal conjunctions

Internal conjunctions are words that connect two arguments. Examples such as further , first , second , henceforth , and so on.

4. Using evaluative words

Evaluative words are used in analytical expositions because they aim to emphasize the issue being discussed so that the reader feels the urgency of the issue. Examples of evaluative words are important , crucial , threatened , and so on.

Exposition Structure

Just like with other texts, exposition text has a writing structure. The following is the structure for writing analytical exposition text:

Thesis

In this text, usually in the first paragraph the reader can find out what issue is being discussed. In addition, readers can also find out the author's views on the issue.

Arguments

This section contains the author's argument against the issue or event being discussed by him. Usually there are two or more opinions that serve to support the main topic.

Conclusion

If you're at this point, it means you're almost done reading the text. Usually this section contains a recap of the topic and argument written by the author.

Example Of Exposition Text

Here are some examples of analytical exposition text:

Example Of Exposition Text About English

In this modern era, there are a lot of people who still can’t speak English. Actually, there are many benefits of learning English. Here are two reasons why it’s important.

First, English opens new career opportunities. These days, many companies need employees who can communicate with clients from around the world. Usually, it means someone who can speak English because English is an international language. Being a bilingual person, you can get the opportunity to work in a global company.

Second, English tests can get you into schools. You probably already know English tests such as TOEFL and IELTS. If you learn English well enough to pass English tests like TOEFL, you can study in English-language universities across the globe. Although you aren’t going to study abroad, learning English can help you in making the thesis because there are a lot of sources use English languages.

There are indeed many other benefits of learning the English language. But, the two reasons above help us to believe that English is important for our life and by learning English languages we can communicate with many people from other countries.

Example Of Exposition Text About Corona

As we know, the number of people infected with coronavirus is increasing in our country, but there’s an enormous amount of people who ignore wearing a mask. Whereas, wearing a mask is important during Coronavirus or Covid-19. Here’s why.

First, your mask protects those around you. Coronavirus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets like coughing, sneezing, singing, talking. These droplets can then land on the person who’s around you and they may breathe the droplets in. Mask could prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching others. When worn over the mouth and nose, a mask reduces the spray of droplets.  

Second, a mask offers protection to you. The best protection is achieved by wearing a mask like this: It is worn consistently and appropriately; It is made from several layers; The mask is comfortable enough to wear without adjusting it; It stays during talking and moving.

You should wear a mask even you are feeling well. Because people with coronavirus who never develop symptoms or are not yet showing symptoms can still spread the virus to other people. So, wearing a mask could protect you and others.

Exercises

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculturE. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.

Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and livestock.

1. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Human Beings

2. What can you say about paragraph two and four?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.

B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.

D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.

E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph four.

3. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crops productivity.

C. creating balanced ecosystem.

D. causing the pests to become inactive

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

4. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant in the sentence above means …

A. weak

B. fragile

C. damage

D. unaffected

E. unbalanced

How was that? Do you understand how to make an exposition? Now that you've learned the theory, it's your turn to practice creating the text.

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