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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. The generic structure of analytical exposition usually has three components: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or conclusion.
writers position; Outlines of the arguments are presented. 2. Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration Point, states the main argument 3. Elaboration, develops and supports each point of argument 4. Conclusion : Reiteration (restatement), restates speaker or writers position
non human participants. It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or feels about something. For example: realize, feel etc. It uses emotive and evaluative words It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g. .has polluted etc. It usually uses Simple Present Tense and Present Perfect Tense. Enumeration is sometimes necessary to show the list of given arguments: Firstly, secondly , Finally, etc.
To persuade the reader or listener that something is the case. (Untuk meyakinkan dan mempengaruhi pembaca atau pendengar bahwa ada masalah yang perlu mendapat perhatian) Generic Structure (Struktur) a. Thesis Position: Introduces topics and indicates writers position. (Memberitahukan topic dan menunjukkan pendapat penulis). b. Arguments Points : Menjelaskan argument dan elaborasi (dijelaskan secara mendetail c. Reiteration : Restates writer position : Menjelaskan kembali posisi penulis atau penguatan kembali posisi penulis
dsb. Abstract nouns, misalnya policy, government, dsb. Technical verbs, misalnya species of animals, dsb. Relating verbs, misalnya It is important, dsb. Action verbs, misalnya She must save, dsb. Thinking verbs, misalnya Many people believe, dsb Modal verbs, misalnya we must preserve, dsb. Modal adverbs, misalnya certainly, we, dsb. Connectives, misalnya firstly, secondly,dsb. Bahasa evaluatif, misalnya important, valuable, trustworthy, dsb.
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.
Genres : Report
Social Function (Tujuan / Fungsi Sosial)
To describe the way things are with reference to a range of natural, man made and social phenomenon in our environment. (Menyampaikan informasi tentang sesuatu, apa adanya, sebagai hasil pengamatan. Yang dideskripsikan dapat meliputi gajala alam, lingkungan, benda buatan manusia, atau gejala-gejala sosial)
discussion is ( Pernyataan secara umum yang menjelaskan tentang objek yang dideskripsikan. Keterangan, dan klasifikasinya). Description : tells what phenomenon under discussion is like in terms of parts, qualities, habits, or behaviors (if living) or uses (if non-natural) (Memberikan penjelasan tentang hal yang dideskripsikan. kalau hal yang dideskripsikan merupakan benda hidup maka bisa dideskripsikan bgian bagiannya, kualitasnya, kebiasaanya, atau perilakunya. Kalau benda mati maka yang dideskripsikan adalah kegunannya)