Exposition Text

 Exposition Text

Definition of Exposition Text

Exposition Text is an open article that can generate pros and cons for the author.

Type of Exposition Text

• Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition is the type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the attitude, opinion, or position of the author on the theme discussed is then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

• Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the issue or problem that is the theme of the writing.

Generic Structure of Exposition Text

• Thesis: This section will contain the issues or problems 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 began to present. Both the hortatory exposition and the 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 regarding the problem that is the theme of the writing. As for the analytical exposition, this section will contain the re-assertion of the author.

Language Feature

• Using the simple present tense. 
• Use many conjunctions (conjunctions) such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others. Contains arguments.
• Use many words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect). 
• Using vocabulary that can arouse the reader's emotions, such as: Amused, concern, innocent, unreasonable etc.

The Example of Exposition Text

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.