Notes on Analytical Exposition

Welcome to the discussion about Analytical Exposition!

1. Definition and Purpose

• Analytical Exposition: Sentences that contain opinions, for example: "Do you agree that music is very important in our lives?"
• Purpose:
  • To convince the reader that the topic discussed is important.
  • Example sentences:
    • "Smoking should be banned for several reasons."
    • "The Importance of Having Breakfast."

2. Structure of the Text

• Thesis: The main topic to be discussed.
• Argument: Opinions that support the main topic; usually more than two to provide confidence to the reader.
• Reiteration / Conclusion: Closing paragraph that emphasizes the writer's position and opinion on the topic.

Example of Composing Analytical Exposition Text

Title: The Importance of Breakfast

1. Thesis: Some people prefer to skip breakfast; this pattern is not good for our health.
2. Argument:
   • Breakfast can prevent overeating during the day.
   • Breakfast can also prevent stomach ulcers.
3. Conclusion: It is very easy to compose an analytical exposition.

3. Expressions

• Example expressions in analytical exposition:
  • "There are several reasons why…"
  • "Let me tell you the reason why…"
  • "This is true based on the fact below…"
  • "I say that for several reasons…"
  • "It is important or essential that…"

4. Grammar Focus

• Language Features:
  • Uses Simple Present Tense.
  • Uses words that express the writer's thoughts/feelings such as: experience, feel, know, etc.
  • Uses Internal Conjunction which can be divided into:
    1. Addition: beside, in addition
    2. Comparison: but, meanwhile
    3. Time: first, second, next
    4. Cause-Effect: as a result, so

Conclusion

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