BAHAN AJAR

Experimental and Control Class

ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

A. Definition of Analytical exposition Text

 Analytical exposition is a type of English text that belongs to the class of
Argumentation. (Analytical exposition adalah sebuah teks berbahasa
Inggris yang termasuk ke dalam kelas argumentasi)
 Analytical exposition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the
phenomenon surrounding (sebuah teks atau tulisan yang memaparkan
pendapat penulis tentang fenomena yang sedang terjadi di sekitar kita)

In Analytical exposition, presents one side of an issue the main ideas of the
text. (dalam analytical exposition, menyajikan sebuah sisi tentang suatu issue).

B. Purpose of Analytical exposition Text

The purpose of its text is to persuade the reader or listener by presenting one
side of an argument. (tujuan dari teks ini adalah membujuk pembaca atau
pendengar dengan menghadirkan satu sisi dari sebuah argument).

C. Generic Structure of Analytical exposition Text

Thesis : Berisi tentang topic utama yang akan dibicarakan. (there is
introducton to the topic that will be presented)
Argument 1 : Menjelaskan argument untuk mendukung gagasan penulis.
(Explaining the argument to support the writer’s idea)
Argument 2 : menjelaskan argument yang lainnya untuk mendukung gagasan
penulis. Ini sama seperti argument pertama, kita bisa menyebutnya
sebagai argumen lain untuk mendukung gagasan penulis. Untuk
memperkuat dan memastikan pembaca, penulis harus memberikan
banyak pendapat atau argumen serta bukti. Ini adalah serangkaian
argumen yang bertujuan untuk meyakinkan khalayak atau
pembaca. (Explaining other arguments to support the writer’s
idea. It just like the first argument, we can call it as another
 arguments to support the writer’s idea. To strengthen and ensure
the readers, the writer should give many opinions or arguments
and evidences. It is a series of arguments that aim to convince the
audiences or readers)
Reiteration : menempatkan kembali gagasan si penelus. Merupakan
kesimpukan dari ringkasan argument-argument atau pendapat-
pendapat dan memperkuat sudut pandang si penulis. (Restating the
writer’s idea. It is a conclusion that sums up the arguments and
reinforces the writer’s point of view. It restates the position more
forcefully in the light of the arguments presented)
D. Language Features of Analytical exposition Text
It can be seen below:

a. The use of present tense (waktu sekarang/habit)

Rumus:
I/we/you/they + V1

He/she/it +V1 s/es

Example:
 we often hear lots of stories
 Helmet gives opportunity for riders
b. Passive voice
Rumus:

S + Auxiliary Verb + Past Participle

Example
 we often hear lots of stories (active)
 lots of stories are often heard by us (passive)
c. Use of causal and additive connectives to construct the argument
(e.g.: however, on the other hand, therefore, thus, leads to, creates,
consequently, firstly, secondly, another reason, moreover, in addition,
finally, etc)
 d. Use of verbs of being and having
(e.g.: it has…., it includes…., it consist of, such as…, for example….)
This is to support our opinion and give evidence to the readers.
e. Usually present tense Compound and complex sentences.
For example:
 In Australia there are three levels of government ….. ,
 First, the federal government is necessary for the big things...,
etc.
f. Verbs of thinking and feeling predominantly in the thesis and summing
up stages (e.g.: in my opinion, my opinion is, according to me (thesis); I
feel …, it needs …)
g. modal and adverbs (e.g.: can, may, certainly, get, stop)
h. subjective opinions using pronouns I and we
i. abstract noun (e.g.: policy, advantage)
E. The Example of Analytical Exposition
The Power of Music in Life

Thesis Statement : Do you agree that music is important in our life? Yes I do,
music has certain role completing our day to day activities. Here are some reasons
why music is heard everywhere and anywhere.

Argument 1: Music is a way to express feelings. When we fall in love, the

kind of music we’d listen to would be all about love. When we’re sad, we would go
for music that is melancholic in nature and immerse ourselves in the sadness. When
we’re happy, we’d choose songs with happy tunes too.
Argument 2: Song can help people to memorize the last experiences. A
favorite song is a powerful documentary. People with Alzheimer would remember
details about songs they were familiar with. For example, an elderly woman who
couldn’t even remember her husband’s name would remember the details of her
favorite song; when it was played, how it made her feel and things about the song that
made it especially memorable for her.
Argument 3: Further, music can unite people and changes the world. A
song with good lyric and striking deep chord can stimulate certain universal feeling of
all people. We can see it in the case of the famous and legendary Michael Jacson’s
Heal the World. The song can arouse humanism for a lot of people in the world.
Reiteration: So what would the world be like without music? It would be
lonely.