EXPOSITION TEXT pt 1
Definition
Of course, this article contains the author's opinion which can be said to be a one-sided opinion. Not only opinions, in this type of text almost all of the author's arguments against a problem.
So it can be said that exposition text is an open writing that can produce pros and cons for the author.
Writing that is classified as an exposition text is sometimes also known as argumentative text, because this text will be dominated by the author's arguments and that is the characteristic that distinguishes the type of exposition text from other texts.
Types of Exposition Text
There are two types of exposition text in English that you can distinguish. Among others are:
Analytical Exposition
Analytical exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.
Hortatory Exposition
Hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the issue or problem that is raised as the theme of the writing.
Then it is supported by various arguments and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view. Finally, the text will be closed with suggestions or recommendations from the author on what should be done or happened related to the problem or issue presented at the beginning.
Text Structure in Exposition Text
To write exposition text, there are three structures that must be learned and applied in your writing. Among others are:
- Thesis : This section will contain the issue or problem that will be raised, while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.
- Argument : The section that contains the opinions or arguments that the author begins to explain. Both the hortatory exposition and analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.
- Reitaration: Reiteration is a conclusion. The hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author on the problem that is the theme of the writing. While the analytical exposition , this section will contain a re-statement from the author.
Language Structure
In addition to the structure of writing, there are linguistic elements that you need to pay attention to in writing exposition text . Among others are:
- Using simple present tense.
- Many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason , and others.
- Contains arguments.
- Many use words that contain cause-effect.
- Using a vocabulary that is able to arouse the reader's emotions, such as: A mused, concern, innocent, etc unreasonable .
Example Exposition Text
To be clearer in recognizing exposition text, let's look at the example below.
The emergence of the internet has given entrepreneurs many ways to make money. Writers are a group that has benefited from their talents as a result of the rise of internet-based jobs.
Blog writing is an increasingly popular way to earn money online. determined by the owner of the blog. They are very popular because the blogs are usually written on a certain subject area but can vary as their content is their simplicity to get up and running.
There are many free websites out there that will help you set up your own blog if you choose to go that route because a blog, in addition to advertisements, means potential revenue.
Translational writing is also good money to earn money online. Make sure to gear your articles to promote and advertise your own business ventures.
These articles are a free way to market the products and services you offer for free. The most effective advertising with these articles comes from the dialogue box that is inserted at the end of each article.
These dialogue boxes contain links to basically any website you would like to drive traffic to. For instance, you might have one link in your dialogue box to a product you are selling and one to a blog where you are promoting discussing other products.
Writing takes some time to gain credibility through but once it’s done earning potential can become very powerful.
The Importance of Reading
I personally think that reading is an important activity in our life. Why do I say so?
Firstly, by reading we can get a lot of information about many things in the world such as science, technology, sports, arts and culture.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and knowledge about something happening in any part of the world which we can see directly.
Thirdly, reading can give us pleasure. When we are tired, we can read books, newspapers or magazines on the entertainment column such as short stories, comedies or quizzes to make us relax.
Fourthly, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Irian Jaya we may feel that we’re really sitting in the jungles, not at home in our rooms.
Based on the facts above, it is obvious that everyone needs to read books, newspapers, magazines or others to get knowledge, news, information and also entertainment. In other words, we can say reading is truly important in our life.
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