Hortatory Exposition Text
Hortatory exposition is a type of text that tries to invite readers to do
something or make them think about certain changes so that they
ultimately agree with the statement. However, this exposition text is
accompanied by in-depth arguments because its aim is to invite and
force the reader to do something. (Commonly found in opinion
editorials, academic speeches, advertising, and often found among
writings on social issues.
(Hortatory exposition adalah jenis teks yang berusaha mengajak
pembaca untuk melakukan sesuatu atau membuat mereka berpikir
tentang perubahan tertentu yang pada akhirnya mereka menyetujui
pernyataan tersebut. Namun, teks eksposisi ini disertai argumentasi
yang mendalam karena tujuannya adalah mengajak dan memaksa
pembaca untuk melakukan sesuatu. (Umumnya ditemukan pada
opini editorial, pidato akademis, iklan, dan sering dijumpai di antara
tulisan-tulisan tentang isu-isu sosial)).
The ultimate goal of the text is to make the reader feel that the
proposal makes sense and should be implemented. The author of this
text will use facts, quotes, examples, and reasons to support his
views.
(Tujuan akhir dari teks ini adalah untuk membuat pembaca merasa
bahwa usulan tersebut masuk akal dan harus dilaksanakan. Penulis
teks ini akan menggunakan fakta, kutipan, contoh-contoh, dan
alasan untuk mendukung pandangannya.)
Struktur Hortatory Exposition Text
Hortatory exposition texts are usually organized into three main
parts: introduction, argument, and conclusion. However, it is
important to note that there are no strict rules for composing
hortatory exposition texts.
(Teks eksposisi hortatory biasanya disusun dalam tiga bagian utama:
pendahuluan, argumen, dan penutup. Namun, penting untuk dicatat
bahwa tidak ada aturan yang ketat dalam menyusun teks eksposisi
hortatory.)
 Introduction atau Thesis
Pendahuluan memberikan gambaran umum kepada pembaca tentang
masalah yang sedang dibahas dan menyajikan pendapat penulis
tentang masalah tersebut. Bagian ini harus memberikan beberapa
informasi latar belakang tentang topik dan menyatakan mengapa
topik tersebut perlu dibahas.
 Arguments
Bagian kedua dari teks eksposisi hortatory terdiri dari argumen
mengapa tindakan tertentu harus diambil. Bagian ini harus
mencakup beberapa poin yang menjelaskan mengapa solusi yang
diusulkan masuk akal dan bermanfaat bagi semua orang yang
terlibat atau terpengaruh oleh masalah tersebut.
 Recommendation
Bagian akhir dari teks eksposisi hortatori biasanya mencakup
rekomendasi tentang nasihat yang memberi tahu orang-orang apa
yang harus mereka lakukan tentang masalah yang sedang dibahas.
Pada bagian ini dapat mencakup himbauan kepada pembaca untuk
tetap mempertimbangkan pendapat mereka sendiri ketika
mempertimbangkan cara terbaik untuk mengatasi masalah yang
sedang dibahas.
Unsur Kebahasaan Hortatory Exposition Text
Dalam menulis hortatory exposition text itu mudah, setelah kamu
mengetahui beberapa unsur kebahasan yang terdiri dari komponen-
komponen utama berikut ini:
1. Focusing on the writer
2. Using action verbs
3. Using thinking verbs
4. Using modal adverbs. (e.g.: certainly, surely)
5. Using temporal connectives. (e.g.: firstly, secondly)
6. Using evaluative words. (e.g.: important, valuable,
trustworthy)
7. Using passive voice
8. Using Simple Present Tense
Contoh kalimat Hortatory Exposition Text
Teks eksposisi hortatory dapat digunakan untuk menyajikan
argumen dan membujuk pembaca untuk mengambil tindakan.
Berikut adalah beberapa contoh kalimat yang digunakan dalam teks
eksposisi hortatory:
1. We must encourage others to join the fight against global
warming.
2. The government should allocate more financial resources to
education.
3. People must understand the importance of preserving nature
for future generations.
4. Let’s take a stand and make a difference by showing our
support for the charity.
5. We should strive to create a more equal society where
everyone is given equal opportunities regardless of their
socioeconomic status or gender identity.
Contoh Hortatory Exposition Text
The Bad Impact of Using Plastic Bag
Thesis:
You use plastic bags when you go shopping, but what happens to
them afterward? You might not think it is a big deal to use plastic
bags, but just think of how many people around the world are also
using them. Plastic bags are so bad for the environment and
therefore there are good reasons why we should ban plastic bags.
Argument I:
Plastic bags are contributing to global warming. Most plastic bags
are made out of a substance called polyethylene. It is not just that
plastic bags are contributing to climate change. They are also filled
with toxic, harmful chemicals that include estrogen-like substances.
This is produced from natural gas processing and crude oil refining,
as Green Tumble reports, which are non-renewable fossil fuels that
produce greenhouse gasses – a huge culprit of global climate
change!
Argument II:
Another good reason to stop using plastic bags is that they are toxic.
In an Environmental Health Perspectives report, when 450 plastic
items, including flexible bags, were studied, it was found that over
70 percent of the plastic products released chemicals that mimicked
estrogen. This is dangerous because it means that the plastic has
hormone-mimicking qualities. These disrupt how hormones, such as
but not limited to estrogen, behave in our bodies and this gives us a
hormonal imbalance that can have serious effects on our health.
Recommendation:
We should stop purchasing plastic bags and start using any
environmentally friendly options instead. Your health and the planet
will thank you.
Contoh Hortatory Exposition Text
The Bad Impact of Using Plastic Bag
Thesis:
You use plastic bags when you go shopping, but what happens to
them afterward? You might not think it is a big deal to use plastic
bags, but just think of how many people around the world are also
using them. Plastic bags are so bad for the environment and
therefore there are good reasons why we should ban plastic bags.
Argument I:
Plastic bags are contributing to global warming. Most plastic bags
are made out of a substance called polyethylene. It is not just that
plastic bags are contributing to climate change. They are also filled
with toxic, harmful chemicals that include estrogen-like substances.
This is produced from natural gas processing and crude oil refining,
as Green Tumble reports, which are non-renewable fossil fuels that
produce greenhouse gasses – a huge culprit of global climate
change!
Argument II:
Another good reason to stop using plastic bags is that they are toxic.
In an Environmental Health Perspectives report, when 450 plastic
items, including flexible bags, were studied, it was found that over
70 percent of the plastic products released chemicals that mimicked
estrogen. This is dangerous because it means that the plastic has
hormone-mimicking qualities. These disrupt how hormones, such as
but not limited to estrogen, behave in our bodies and this gives us a
hormonal imbalance that can have serious effects on our health.
Recommendation:
We should stop purchasing plastic bags and start using any
environmentally friendly options instead. Your health and the planet
will thank you.
Contoh Hortatory Exposition Text
The Bad Impact of Using Plastic Bag
Thesis:
You use plastic bags when you go shopping, but what happens to
them afterward? You might not think it is a big deal to use plastic
bags, but just think of how many people around the world are also
using them. Plastic bags are so bad for the environment and
therefore there are good reasons why we should ban plastic bags.
Argument I:
Plastic bags are contributing to global warming. Most plastic bags
are made out of a substance called polyethylene. It is not just that
plastic bags are contributing to climate change. They are also filled
with toxic, harmful chemicals that include estrogen-like substances.
This is produced from natural gas processing and crude oil refining,
as Green Tumble reports, which are non-renewable fossil fuels that
produce greenhouse gasses – a huge culprit of global climate
change!
Argument II:
Another good reason to stop using plastic bags is that they are toxic.
In an Environmental Health Perspectives report, when 450 plastic
items, including flexible bags, were studied, it was found that over
70 percent of the plastic products released chemicals that mimicked
estrogen. This is dangerous because it means that the plastic has
hormone-mimicking qualities. These disrupt how hormones, such as
but not limited to estrogen, behave in our bodies and this gives us a
hormonal imbalance that can have serious effects on our health.

Recommendation:
We should stop purchasing plastic bags and start using any
environmentally friendly options instead. Your health and the planet
will thank you.