ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

(Argument Text/Persuasive Text)

A. Purpose

To persuade by presenting arrguments

To analyse or explain how or why

B. TEXT ORGANIZATION

A Thesis (statement of problem)

This stage usually includes a preview of arguments. It introduces topics
and indicates the writers position.

Arguments
Consists of point and elaboration squence. The number of points may be
vary, but each mus be supported by disscussion and evidence (which is
the elaboration of the point). Points are ordered according to the
writers choice. But it is usual to disscuss the strongest point first.

Reiteration (reinforcement of the statement of position)

This last stage restates the position more forcefully in the light of
arguments presented.

C. LANGUAGE FEATURES

Emotive words (e.g: alarmed, worried)

Words that qualify statements (e.g: usual, probably)

Words that link arguments (e.g: finally, thirdly, secondly, firstly,

furthermore, in addition, one important effect)

The use of present tense

The use of compound and complex sentence.

Phrase for making conclusion:

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One thing is clear.......

From the facts above, i personaly believe.........

From the reason listed above, I conclude that........

Therefore........

My conclusion is that.......

It can be conclude that.......

Emotive words/Emotive language,add strong description to the facts and so

helps to create an extremely subjective tone of the text. Emotive language plays
a role in persuading the reader toward the writers opinion.
e.g.

1. What a dreadful nightmare they had!

2. you may find it hard

3. I have alarmed you about this

Evaluative language, it is another way to persuade people agreed with the
writers opinion.
e.g.

1. Its true that the sun rises in the east

2. Its important to pay attention to use you
3. Its believed that he wants to use you.

Other evaluative language: its clear, its undeniable, its obviously that, its
unvoidable, theres no doubt, I strongly believed.
Compound sentence
Two sentences are related using connectors using (and, but, or) and they result a
compound sentence. And, but, or

are called coordinate conjunctions. When

coordinate conjunction join two sentences, the conjunction is normally preceded

by comma.
Take a look at these sentences:

Are you going to the party with us or will you stay home?

Dolphin are friendly animals and they are also intelligent

Deasy doesnt like chemics subject matter but she always finishes the
assigentment dilligently.

Compound sentence
Take a look at these sentences:

Since Jack wrecked his car, he has had no way to get to work
Dependent clause

Independent clause

Ali is going to go back to his country after he finishes his study

Independent clause

Dependent clause

Even though he wanted to, the little boy didnt take the chocolate
Dependent clause

Independent clause

The independent clause is a complete thought and can stand as a sentence by itself.
The dependent clause is not a complete thought. It depends on the independent clause
to get its meaning.
Here are some conjunction used in complex sentences:
To express time

After, before, since, until, when, while, as

To express cause

Because, since, as

To express condition

If, unless

To express contrast

Although, even though, though

To express purpose

In order to, so that

To express identification

That, when, where, which, who

YOUR MISSION
1. READ THE TEXT CARFULLY, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
I personally believe that libraries are among humanitys most important
institutions for several reasons.
In the first palce, most of humanitys collective knowledge is stored in
libraries. Second, libraries protect and preserve this knowledge. They also classify
or group material into logical easily available divisions. Furthermore, libraries make
material 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.
a. What is the topic of the text above?
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b. Write down the sntences of:

Thesis
:......................................................................................................
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Arguments :.....................................................................................................
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Reiteration :.....................................................................................................
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c. Break down the language features of the text:

Emotive language
:..............................................................................................

Evaluative language :.........................................................................................

Word that qualify the statement:...................................................................

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Words that link arguments

:.................................................................
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Present tense
:.........................................................................................

Compound sentence :..........................................................................................

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Complex sentence
:.........................................................................................
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2. COMBINE THE SENTENCES TO MAKE COMPLEX SENTENCES. SEE THE
EXAMPLE.
e.g: -The secretary didnt come to work for theree days.
-The boss fired the secretary

The boss fired the secretary becase she didnt come to work for three days.

1) -You go to the dentist for an appointment.

- You brush your teeth
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2) Julie studied hard for the test

- Julie did not pass the exam
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3) The doctor examined the patient in her office
- The doctor sent the patient to the hospital for more test.
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4) The pilot refused to fly the jet
- The jet hadnt been checked by the mechanic
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5) Id like to buy an oven
- The oven cleans itself automatically
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3. COMPLETE THE LETTER WITH AND, SO, BUT OR BECAUSE.

Dear sir,
I teach Engglish to transmigrant children in Sumatra, and I dont agree that
watching television is bad for children. In my opinion, watching television helps
children from other countries.
First, children often appear in shows such as Mr. Rogers and Sesame street.
Transmigrant childrent learn body language and idioms from these shows
(1)............... kids imitate other kids quickly.
Seconds, television commercials advertise the latest toys and video games,
(2)................ kids talk about these products all the time. Information about the
latest Ninja Turtle figure and Super Nintendo game may not be important to
adults, (3)................... it is very important to children (4)................ it keeps them in
touch with other kids.
Third, many children do not speak English in their families, (5).............. they need
chances to listen to Engglish. Finally they enjoy learning from television (6)
.................
he stories are funny and exiting. For example, my students love
watching The Simpson, (7) .................... they discuss it in school. For my
transmigrant students, television is one bridge to English culture.
Sincerely yours.

Prasetyo