EXPOSITION

a) Analytical Exposition

• Main purpose :

To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it.

• Example text :

The Importance of English
I personally think that English is the world’s most important language. Why do I say that?
Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all around the world, either as a first or second language.
Secondly, English is also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical knowledge, which is needed for the economic and political development of many countries in the world.
Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master either active or passive English are more favorable than those who do not.
From the fact above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to greet the global era.

• Generic structure :

Thesis { I personally think that English is the world’s most important language. Why do I say that?
Argument 1 { Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all around the world, either as a first or second language.

Argument 2 { Secondly, English is also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical knowledge, which is needed for the economic and political development of many countries in the world.

Argument 3 { Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master either active or passive English are more favorable than those who do not.

Conclusion { From the fact above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to greet the global era.

• Language features :

o Focus on generic human or non-human participants.

o Use of simple present tense.

o Reasoning through causal conjunction or nominalization (in addition, furthermore,firstly, thirdly, finally).

o The use of compound and complex sentences.