Analytical Exposition text

Analytical Exposition Text

XI Grader

Aims of today's class:

To know the definition of analytical exposition Text.

To analyze the social functions of Analytical Exposition Text

To analyze the language features of Analytical Exposition Text.

To analyze the structures of Analytical Exposition Text

1. Definition:

Analytical /ænəlɪtɪkəl/ ADJECTIVE An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning. Exposition /ekspəzɪʃən/ Word forms: plural expositions COUNTABLE NOUN An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it.

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Analytical Exposition Text:

a text that tries to provide a comprehensive explanation of a problem by displaying the opinions that support it carefully.

2. Social Functions:

"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. “

3. Structures of the text:

Reiteration/conclusion

Arguement(s)

Thesis

Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration : – From the fact above … – I personally believe … – Therefore, my conclusion is … – In conclusion …

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

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.

4. Language Features of the text:

1. Using Simple Present

3. Using Connective words

V-infinitive, Vinf+s/es, V1 Do/Does (-,? sentence), Am/is/are

Adding information: and, moreover, in addition, also. Contrasting information: but, however, even though. Causality (cause-effect): because, because of, therefore, thus, consequently, despite, due to, for that reason, etc.

2. Using words that express the writer's thought and feeling

experience, feel, know, realize, sense, think, etc.

Casuality Connective words:

Because (conjunction):

Because + Clause (s+V)

Example:

1. I'm considering a new job because I'm not paid enough. 2. He felt terrible because he was at fault.

Casuality Connective words:

Because of (adverbial preposition):

Because of + noun (phrase)/pronoun

Example:

Because of + noun phrase 1. We were bored because of the speech. Because of + pronoun 2. It’s all because of me, he lost everything.

Casuality Connective words:

Due to (adjectival preposition):

Due to + Noun (Phrase) 'due to' can be placed at the beginning and at the middle of the sentence

Example:

1. Due to lack of budget, the plans were changed. 2. Citizens are asked to remain home due to the hurricane.

Because of VS Due to :

Because of VS Due to :

Other examples: I succeeded because of hard work and perseverance.” In this case, “succeeded” is the verb, and “hard work and perseverance” are the reasons that explain that verb. My success was due to hard work and perseverance. In this case, "My success" is the noun, and “hard work and perseverance” are the reasons that explain that noun

Thank you!