Analytical Exposition

Definition
Analytical exposition text is a text that elaborates the writers idea about the
phenomenon surrounding.
Purpose:
To persuade the reader or listener that there is something that, certainly, needs
to get attention
To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that this opinion is correct and
supported by arguments
Examples: argumentative essay, exploratory essay
Generic Structure:

Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writers position; Outlines
of the arguments to be presented.

Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration Point, states the main
argument. Elaboration: develops and supports each point of argument

Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writers position

Language Features:
Focus on generic human and non human participants.
Use mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or
feels about something, for example: realize, feel, etc.
Need material processes. It is used to state what happens, for example: has
polluted, etc.
Use of simple present tense.
Use of relational processes.
Use of internal conjunction to state argument.
Reasoning through casual conjunction or nominalization.

 example :
DRINKING COFFEE
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading newspaper, is really an
enjoyable activity to do. However, drinking coffee to much is not good for our health.
firstly, it may be addictive and ultimately may result in adrenal exhaustion. In
short term, coffee gives benefits of more energy, but long term my result in a crash
after each consumption to lower levels of energy than previously thereby necessitating
another cup, etc.
secondly, it may make our immune system low. Coffee hampers the absorption of
essential minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium.
Thirdly, drinking coffee to much can contribute to many kinds of sickness. It can
cause carries in the teeth. The caffeine in coffee may agravate osteoporosis by
leaching calcium from the bones. Long term coffee drinkers often develop liver
function disorders. It also decreases quality of sleep.
In conclusion, it is not good for us to drink coffee most of the time.
Analysis of example 2
Generic structure
1. Thesis :
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading newspaper, is really an
enjoyable activity to do. However, drinking coffee to much is not good for our
health.
this text we called as a thesis, because we write the text to introduce our
topic.
2. Argument :
argument 1,
firstly, it may be addictive and ultimately may result in adrenal exhaustion.
In short term, coffee gives benefits of more energy, but long term my result
in a crash after each consumption to lower levels of energy than previously
thereby necessitating another cup, etc.
argument 2,

secondly, it may make our immune system low. Coffee hampers the
absorption of essential minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, zinc, iron,
and pottasium.
argument 3,
Thirdly, drinking coffee to much can contribute to many kinds of sickness. It
can cause carries in the teeth. The caffeine in coffee may agravate
osteoporosis by leaching calcium from the bones. Long term coffee drinkers
often develop liver function disorders. It also decreases quality of sleep.
all of the above text, we called with arguments, because we write the text
to explain about our reasons to support our thesis.
3. Reiteration :
In conclusion, it is not good for us to drink coffee most of the time.
this sentence we called with reiteration, because we write it to restate our
position.
Language feature
1. Using relational process : is, gives, cause, etc.
2. Using connecting words : firstly, secondly, thirdly, however, often, etc.
3. Using tenses present :
-

Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading newspaper, is

really an enjoyable activity to do.

Drinking coffee to much is not good for our health.

Coffee gives benefits of more energy.

Learning English
Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix
pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to
your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why
we use songs in language learning.
Firstly, the song stuck in my head Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the
last song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both
enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the
idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of
repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they
are effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although
usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and
poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most
pop songs and probably many other types dont have precise people, place or time
reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage
harmony within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools
in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.
Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as
studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,
learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and
songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.
1. The type of the text above?
answer: Analytical exposition
2. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
Answer: To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language
3. The generic structures of the text are
answer: Thesis arguments reiteration
4. What is the text about .
answer: Using songs in language learning

Analytical Exposition
Definition
Analytical exposition text is a text that elaborates the writers idea about the
phenomenon surrounding.
Purpose:
To persuade the reader or listener that there is something that, certainly, needs
to get attention
To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that this opinion is correct and
supported by arguments
Examples: argumentative essay, exploratory essay
Generic Structure:

Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writers position; Outlines
of the arguments to be presented.

Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration Point, states the main
argument. Elaboration: develops and supports each point of argument

Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writers position

Language Features:
Focus on generic human and non human participants.
Use mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or
feels about something, for example: realize, feel, etc.
Need material processes. It is used to state what happens, for example: has
polluted, etc.
Use of simple present tense.
Use of relational processes.
Use of internal conjunction to state argument.
Reasoning through casual conjunction or nominalization.

The example of Analytical Exposition:

Cars should be banned in the city
Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and
Thesis

cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.

Firstly, cars, as we all know, contribute to most of the pollution in
the world.Carsemit a deadly gas that causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung
cancer, and triggers off asthma. Some of these illnesses are so bad that people
can die from them.Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander
everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to
die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep
at night, or concentrate on your homework, and especially talk to someone.

Arguments
Reiteration

In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.

Analytical Exposition:

Global Warming
Everybody should change their way of life to reduce globalwarming.There are
several things that we can do. One of them is by buying and consuming fresh local
groceries as much as possible. It of course includes local vegetables, fruits, bread, etc.
Local groceries dont need much transportation to get it into the market. It of
course means, the amount of carbon dioxide produced is less than the groceries from
other region. Therefore, by buying local groceries we are helping reduce the amount
of carbon dioxide produced.
Consuming fresh groceries instead of frozen ones are healthier for us.
Furthermore, fresh food or groceries means no requirements for it to be freeze up. It
means that no electricity is needed and saving energy means reducing carbon dioxide
and money.
So, from now on we should consume fresh local groceries to reduce global
warming.
1. What is the type of the text?
Answer : Analytical exposition
2. The main idea of the first paragraph is?
Answer : Change their way of life to reduce global warmingan
3. What kind of generic structure will you find in the text?
Answer : Thesis, Argument, Reiteration
4.Everybody should change their way of life to reduce global warming.
does the underlined word refer to ?
Answer : Everbody
5. What kind of generic structure will you find in the last paragraph?
Answer : Reiteration

What

Integrated Pest Management

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?

Answer : Human Beings

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

Answer : Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
3. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is
Answer : killing fish and bees.
4. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3)
The word resistant in the sentence above means
Answer : unaffected

Analytical Exposition
An analytical exposition is a type of spoken or written text that is intended to
persuade the listeners or readers that something is the case. To make the persuasion
stronger, the speaker or writer gives some arguments as the fundamental reasons why
something is the case. This type of text can be found in scientific books, journals,
magazines, newspaper articles, academic speech or lectures, research report etc.
Analytical expositions are popular among science, academic community and educated
people. The generic structure of analytical exposition usually has three
components: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or conclusion.
A. Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition
1. Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writers position;
Outlines of the arguments are presented.
2. Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration
Point, states the main argument
Elaboration, develops and supports each point of argument
3. Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writers position
B. Generic Features of Analytical Exposition
1. An analytical exposition focuses on generic human and non human
participants.
2. It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or
feels about something. For example: realize, feel etc.
3. It uses emotive and evaluative words
4. It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g. .has
polluted etc.
5. It usually uses Simple Present Tense and Present Perfect Tense.
6. Enumeration is sometimes necessary to show the list of given arguments:
Firstly, secondly , Finally, etc.

Now look the sample of analytical exposition below!

Analytical exposition
The Dangerous of Using Drugs
Everybody must pay attention of drugs. Drugs are very dangerous for us. Why it is
very dangerous for us? Because its can caused harm to our body.
In terms of health, many organs in our body can be harm because using drug. In
general, the impact of using drug are can unconscious, make us hallucinate, can harm
our nerve, and cause addictive effect. Beside that, using drugs can make the users
depressed, liver disease, schizophrenia, blockage of blood vessels, dehydration, optic
nerve damage, brain damage, and finally it can cause DEATH!
When viewed in terms of Islamic law, drugs are forbidden. Because it is cause
badness, self harm, debilitate. And Islam proscribes all that can cause badness, self
harm because it is included zhalim. Also if we using drugs, it means we already do the
forbidden things in Islam, it means we sin. So, in terms of Islamic law, using drugs
also dangerous.
Furthermore, if the users of drugs are teenagers, it can endanger their future, and
endanger their homeland, their country. From the data, 32 percent of drugs users in
Indonesia are teenagers, so, if many teenagers in this case Indonesia- use drugs, it
can be endanger this country, harm youth generation, whereas youths are nation
expectation. If the youth using drugs, our nation can be destroy!
So, from now on we must pay attention of drugs, because its very dangerous, both in
terms of health, religion (Islam), nationality and state.
General Structure :
Title

: The Dangerous of Using Drugs

Thesis

: Everybody must pay attention of drugs. Drugs are very

dangerous for us. Why it is very dangerous for us? Because its
can caused harm to our body.

Arguments

: In terms of health, many organs in our body can be harm because

using drug. In general, the impact of using drug are can
unconscious, make us hallucinate, can harm our nerve, and cause
addictive effect. Beside that, using drugs can make the users
depressed, liver disease, schizophrenia, blockage of blood vessels,
dehydration, optic nerve damage, brain damage, and finally it can
cause DEATH!
When viewed in terms of Islamic law, drugs are forbidden. Because
it is cause badness, self harm, debilitate. And Islam proscribes all
that can cause badness, self harm because it is included zhalim.
Also if we using drugs, it means we already do the forbidden things
in Islam, it means we sin. So, in terms of Islamic law, using drugs
also dangerous.
Furthermore, if the users of drugs are teenagers, it can endanger
their future, and endanger their homeland, their country. From the
data, 32 percent of drugs users in Indonesia are teenagers, so, if
many teenagers in this case Indonesia- use drugs, it can be
endanger this country, harm youth generation, whereas youths are
nation expectation. If the youth using drugs, our nation can be
destroy!

Reiteration

: So, from now on we must pay attention of drugs, because its very
dangerous, both in terms of health, religion (Islam), nationality and
state.

Cars Should Be Banned In The City

Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a
lot of road deaths and other accidents.
Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a
deadly gas causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma.
Some of these illness are so bad that people can die from them.
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander every where and cars commonly
hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest
killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at
night, or concentrate in your homework, and especially talk to someone.
In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.
1.

What type of the text above?

Answer : Analytical.

2.

What one of the diseases caused by pollution?

Answer : BRONCHITIS

3.

What tense is mostly used in the text?

Answer :Simple present tense

4.

We usually call the last paragraph as

Answer : Conclusion

5.

What is the purpose of the text?

Answer : to persuade reader about the Cars Should Be Banned In The City

1. Analytical exposition
analytical exposition is a text that elaborates the writers idea about the
phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that
the idea is important matter. This kind of the text can be called
asargumentative.

1.

2.

3.

1.
2.

generic structure :
Thesis
Thesis is introducing the topic and indicating the writers position or it is the
main topic of discourse in analytical exposition.
Arguments
Arguments is explaining the arguments to support the writer position, the
arguments are the heart of an analytical exposition. And explaining the other
arguments support the writers position more. Arguments are some points of
pro and con about statement. They also called as arguments for and
argument against. Both of the groups elaborate the issue.
Reiteration
Reiteration is restating the writers position or it is the writers thesis which is
re-stated in another word. The purpose is to streng than the thesis.
language feature :
Using relational process: is to state what is or should be e.g. is, are, am,
could, have, cause, etc.
Using connecting words.
Connecting word show the relationship between one word, phrase or
sentence and the next. They are very useful for linking your ideas in an
argument.
Cronological ( word about the order of things)

Cause/effect (words about things which make others thing happen)

Addition (word that add more information)

Opposition (words that flag up a conflict/problem

3. Using simple present tense.

To tell about the present event.
S+V1+O Pola :
S+Be+O
S : subject, e.g. I, you, they, we, he, she, it.
V1 : Verb invinitive, e.g. go, see, tell, drink, etc
Be : is, am, are.
Example : - She is beautiful.
- He go to the hospital.
- They are students oa senior high school.
Example 1
Is smoking good for us?
Before we are going to smoke, it is better to look as the fact. About 50
thousands people die every year in Britian 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 persent 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
smokers. If we smoke twenty cigarettes a day the risk is nineteen graeter.
Ninety five percent of people who suffer of bronchitis are people who are
smoking. Smoker 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 subtance causing cancer as if he has 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.
Source : Detik-Detik Ujian
Nasional Bahasa Inggris
Analysis of example 1
generic structure :
1. Thesis :
Before we are going to smoke, it is better to look as the fact. About 50
thousands people die every year in Britian 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.
this text is as a thesis, because this text tells us about the introducing of
the topic or this is the main topic of the discourse or as an issue.
2. Argument :
Argument 1,
Ninety persent 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

3.

1.
2.
3.
-

1.

a non smokers. If we smoke twenty cigarettes a day the risk is nineteen

graeter. Ninety five percent of people who suffer of bronchitis are people who
are smoking. Smoker are two and half times more likely to die of heart
disease than non smokers.
argument 2,
Additionally, children of smoker are more likely to develop bronchitis
and pneumonia. In one hour in smoky room, non smoker breathes as much
as subtance causing cancer as if he has smoked fifteen cigarettes.
this text is as arguments, because the text is explaining about the argument
to support the writers position.
Reiteration :
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.
this text is as reiteration, because the text tell us about restating
the
writers position.
language feature
Using relational process : is, are, caused, etc.
Using connecting words : before, additionally, however, etc.
Using simple present tense : - it is better to look at the fact.
Smokers are two and half times more likely to die of heart disease than non
smokers
Smoking is really good for tobacco companies.
example 2
DRINKING COFFEE
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading
newspaper, is really an enjoyable activity to do. However, drinking coffee to much is
not good for our health.
firstly, it may be addictive and ultimately may result in adrenal
exhaustion. In short term, coffee gives benefits of more energy, but long term my
result in a crash after each consumption to lower levels of energy than previously
thereby necessitating another cup, etc.
secondly, it may make our immune system low. Coffee hampers the
absorption of essential minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and
potassium.
Thirdly, drinking coffee to much can contribute to many kinds of
sickness. It can cause carries in the teeth. The caffeine in coffee may agravate
osteoporosis by leaching calcium from the bones. Long term coffee drinkers often
develop liver function disorders. It also decreases quality of sleep.
In conclusion, it is not good for us to drink coffee most of the time.
Analysis of example 2
Generic structure
Thesis :
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading newspaper, is really an
enjoyable activity to do. However, drinking coffee to much is not good for our health.

2.

3.

1.
2.
3.
-

this text we called as a thesis, because we write the text to introduce our topic.
Argument :
argument 1,
firstly, it may be addictive and ultimately may result in adrenal exhaustion. In short
term, coffee gives benefits of more energy, but long term my result in a crash after
each consumption to lower levels of energy than previously thereby necessitating
another cup, etc.
argument 2,
secondly, it may make our immune system low. Coffee hampers the absorption of
essential minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and pottasium.
argument 3,
Thirdly, drinking coffee to much can contribute to many kinds of sickness. It can
cause carries in the teeth. The caffeine in coffee may agravate osteoporosis by
leaching calcium from the bones. Long term coffee drinkers often develop liver
function disorders. It also decreases quality of sleep.
all of the above text, we called with arguments, because we write the text
to explain about our reasons to support our thesis.
Reiteration :
In conclusion, it is not good for us to drink coffee most of the time.
this sentence we called with reiteration, because we write it to restate our
position.
Language feature
Using relational process : is, gives, cause, etc.
Using connecting words : firstly, secondly, thirdly, however, often, etc.
Using tenses present :
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning while reading newspaper, is really
an enjoyable activity to do.
Drinking coffee to much is not good for our health.
Coffee gives benefits of more energy.