Exposition Text

Definition of Analytical Exposition


Analytical Exposition is a type of text or spoken material in English that is used to explain the author's views on an issue. In other words, this text is argumentative. This type of text is very popular in academic circles and can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles, academic speeches, and so on. The purpose of this text is only to make the reader or listener aware of an issue raised by the author or speaker.



Analytical Exposition Features

It is an argumentative text with supporting reasons.

Using Simple Present Tense

Using conjunctions such as first, second, third, next, furthermore, additionally and so on.

Use evaluative words such as important, valuable, trustworthy, and so on.

Using causal conjunctions for example, as a result, because, by, consequently, despite, due to, for that reason, and so on


Structure of Analytical Exposition


1. Thesis

As with other types of text in general, a thesis contains the author's view of a problem in a simple manner. This section is an introduction to the topic or main idea to be discussed. The thesis is always in the first paragraph of the Analytical Exposition Text.


2. Series of Argument

This section contains some further explanations from the simple explanation of the thesis. In this section the writer presents arguments or opinions that support the main idea of the author. The more arguments that are presented, the more readers will believe that the topic being discussed is an important topic. It is better if this section presents the opinion of the experts.


3. Conclusion / Reiteration

This section is the closing part which is always located at the end of the paragraph which contains the rewriting or repositioning of the main ideas contained in the first paragraph.

Purpose


The main purpose in Analytical Exposition Text is to try to convince the reader that the topic presented is an important topic to discuss or get attention by providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

Example : 

The importance of Sleep
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. Why Is Sleep Important?

Sleep helps your brain work properly. While you’re sleeping, your brain is preparing for the next day. It’s forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information.

Studies show that a good night’s sleep improves learning. Whether you’re learning math, how to play the piano, how to perfect your golf swing, or how to drive a car, sleep helps enhance your learning and problem-solving skills. Sleep also helps you pay attention, make decisions, and be creative.

Physical Health often relate to quality sleep. It plays an important role in your physical health. For example, sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.

Besides that, sleep also helps maintain a healthy balance of the hormones that make you feel hungry (ghrelin) or full (leptin). When you don’t get enough sleep, your level of ghrelin goes up and your level of leptin goes down. This makes you feel hungrier than when you’re well-rested