Analytical Exposition

Definition of Analytical Exposition

Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon
surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter.
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.

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

Generic Structure:

1. Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writer’s position; Outlines of the
arguments to be 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 writer’s position

Language Features of Analytical Exposition

 Using relational process : Relationships between and among leaders, workers,
followers, partners, co-workers, etc. People knowing
and caring about people.

 Using External conjunctions : Enhancing by linking to real world events

(Holocaust, the Final Solution, death trains)

 Using internal conjunction : Elaborating and itemising steps in an argument

(firstly… secondly .. next… finally)

 Using causal conjunction : The cause of an event…. Because

 Using Contrastive conjunction : But… nevertheless

 Using Simple Present Tense : (Bruno is a quiet boy)

NOT PAST TENSE (Bruno was a quiet boy)
The example of Analytical Exposition:

Cars should be banned in the city

Thesis Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution,
and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.
Arguments Firstly, cars, as we all know, contribute to most of the pollution in the
world.Cars emit 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.
Reiteration In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.

Read the following text of Analytical Exposition!

The Importance of English

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.

Notes:
1. Enumerations such as Firstly, secondly, thirdly etc are sometimes given to show the
list of given arguments
2. Present Tense: I think, English is international language, Everybody needs to learn
English etc.