ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

Analytical Exposition can be understood as a text that tries to provide a comprehensive explanation of a problem by displaying the opinions that support it carefully.

While the main purpose of analytical exposition text is, “to try/attempt to influence the reader to believe something by presenting one side of the argument.” It means trying to convince the reader to believe something by giving one side of opinion only. “

Referring to the purpose of analytical exposition, this does not mean that analytical exposition text contains only one argument, but contains various arguments that have the same purpose.

Generic Structure of Analytical exposition Text

Every text must have generic structure which is different with another text. Analytical Exposition Text also has generic structure, those are :

1.Thesis: it contains writer’s opinion about something. It also introduces topics and indicates the writer’s position.

2.Argument : it contains the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation.

3.Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration 

a.From the fact above …

b.I personally believe …

c.Therefore, my conclusion is ......

d.In conclusion …

Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text

a.To analyze the topic and to convince or influence the reader that this opinion is correct and supported by arguments

b.To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed or gained attention by way of providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic.

Language Feature of Analytical exposition Text:

1. Using Simple Present Tense

2. Use word that link argument, such as firstly, secondly, in addition, furthermore

3. It contains these phrases :

a. From the fact above …

b. Personally believe ….

c. Therefore, my conclusion is ….

d. In conclusion …

Example of Analytical Exposition Text about Library

The Importance of Library

I personally believe that libraries are among humanity’s most important institutions for several reasons.

Firstly, most of humanity’s collective knowledge is stored in libraries. Secondly, libraries protect and preserve this knowledge. They also classify or group the materials into logical and easily available divisions.

Furthermore, libraries make the materials available to everyone and even provide librarians to help us find what we need.

Finally, libraries are our link to the past and our gift to the future.

From the facts above, I conclude that libraries are important institutions for humanity.

Example of Analytical Exposition Text about Electronic Device

Design of Electronic Device need Improvement

Internet access and e-commerce remains inequitable. Most of designs prevent disabled and older people to participate in the electronic age.

The barriers include the physical design of facilities, the cost of internet access and the design of interactive voice-response systems. The Human rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s report on electronic commerce said that technology’s great potential for increasing access was not being realized.

The design of ‘advanced’ ATMs had made them harder for blind people to use, compared with earlier models. Machines that once had buttons now relied on screen displays, for instance. The commission also suggested that students with disabilities needed particular attention when educational material was provided in electronic form.

We emphasized that the designs of electronic facilities need improvement.