CHAPTER 4 - NATURAL DISASTERS -AN EXPOSITION

 EXPOSITION TEXT

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1. DEFINITION
An exposition text is a text that explains a subject that can broaden the reader's horizons.To emphasize the problem presented, it is usually equipped with pictures and statistical data.

2. PURPOSE
so that readers get information and knowledge as clearly as possible.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPOSITION TEXT
a.) Be objective in discussing issues and do not use words or phrases that are emotionally attractive to readers so that they do not take sides with any party.

b.) Informative. This means that after reading it, the reader feels that he / she has additional information.

c.) Text contains facts. Facts can contain data in the form of numbers, for example "... rates of trafficking cases over the past decade ..."

d.) Using standard language with a variety of scientific tunings and a straightforward language style. In addition, punctuation and spelling are also very concerned about written based on PUEBI.

4. EXPOSITION TEXT STRUCTURE
a.) thesis statement 
b.) argument 1 + elaboration 
c.) argument 2 + elaboration 
d.) argument 3 + elaboration 
e.) argument 4 + elaboration 
f.) relteration of thesis statemet 

5. LANGUAGE FEATURES OF EXPOSITION TEXT:
Use persuasive descriptive words with emotional connotations to emphasize your point of view.  These words can be positive or negative.  Use a thesaurus to find the right words.  For example: 
- Instead of using "bad ", USE appalling, unfavorable,ghastly, terrible;
- Instead of using "good", USE fantastic, incredible, momentous, remarkable; 
- Instead of using " persuading ", USE convincing, urging, enticing, realistic
- Instead of using " persuasive "  , USE credible, realistic, rational, sane, coherent.  
Use the present tense such as lions live; I eat;  cheetah run. 
Use mental verbs such as I believe;  I prefer, I agree, I doubt;  I disagree. 
Use saying verbs to support the argument such as people say; it is said;  research indicates, etc. 
Use connecting words to link to arguments so that the flows of the argument is logical and smoothly. 
Some examples are:

additionally, furthermore, not only, also, in addition, moreover, likewise, firstly, secondly, etc. 

Use causal conjunctions to show the cause or reason for what is being said. 
For example:

because, consequently, regardless, because, for that reason, in that case, although, however, on the contrary, etc. 

Use words that express the author's attitude to qualify or emphasize. 
For example:

will, often, perhaps, must, esually, typical, habit, similarity, undoubtedly, distinctive, most likely, etc.

6.Types of Exposition Text

a.) Exposition of Definition
This exposition describes a certain topic in a definitive way, namely giving an explanation with meaning limitations.
b.) Process Exposition
Exposition that describes the steps or ways of doing something or in making certain things.
c.) Illustrative Exposition
This exposition aims to provide an overview of a real idea so that readers can understand it well. This depiction sees the similarity of properties from one topic to another with characteristics that usually have a conjunction like or like, and noun like.
d.). Exposition to Controversy
This exposition contains topics that are explained in terms of contradictions, which are usually related to other topics. The characteristics of the contradiction exposition lie in the use of intracalimatter conjunctions, such as but and while, or conjunctions between sentences, as but, nevertheless, on the contrary.
e.) Comparative Exposition
Comparing one another is the characteristic of this exposition text. In this way, the discussion of a problem will be clearer than by simply focusing on the problem itself.
f.) Exposition of Classification
This exposition serves to group or divide something into certain groups. There are two patterns: homogenizing into one group or separating into other groups. Therefore, in making this exposition text a clear basis for classification is needed.
g.) News Exposition
This exposition contains information usually found in the mass media which is actual and factual. The information raised is in the form of certain events.
h.) Exposition Analysis
This exposition contains in-depth observations and then the argumentation section is discussed in stages.

 

example of an exposition text

Global Warming

Global warming is a phenomenon used to describe the gradual increase in the temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is not a new problem but lately people are acknowledging that we are facing a serious problem. Climate change is apparent everywhere. Failed crops, economic slowdown, and deforestation are among the several impacts of global warming.

First of all, there is irrefutable evidence that human activities have changed the atmosphere of our earth. Since the time we have been industrializing, we started polluting our waters and air, and have been releasing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

Secondly, according to research by greenpeace organization, there is evidence of extensive deforestation being carried out in Indonesia and other tropical countries around the world. These forests are used to grow crops like palm sugar, palm oil and coffee-the lifeline of Western society (Greenpeace report, 2007). The impact of climate change is noticeable throughout Asia-Pacific, either during hot days or too much rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorm. This has started to affect the economy as well.

Furthermore, the shifting weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to grow crops. A recent study has shown that due to unpredictable weather patterns, there have been a lot of failed crops (Reuters, 2007).

In conclusion, global warming is not a new problem nor are we solely responsible for it. But as the citizens of the world, we have to take every possible action to help overcome this issue. It is not only for us but for all the future generation to follow.

Glossary:

phenomenon = a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed
gradual = moving by small degrees or little by little
apparent = visible
acknowledging = to admit to be real or true;
irrefutable = cannot be proved to be false
deforestation = to divest or clear of forests or trees

After you understand the text above, lets talk about the social function, generic structure, and language feature of analytical exposition text

Social Function:

to persuade audience to look at an issue with your perspective

Generic structure :

Title : Tells about the topic

Introduction :

·                     The starting point of an exposition essay

·                     State the topic and establish the point of view

·                     Introductory statement should be an emotional statement or a question that is attention-grabbing

·                     Give a preview of the point you plan to make to support your thesis / argument

Body:

·                     A series of argument to convince the audience

·                     Each paragraph starts with a new argument

·                     Each paragraph has a main point, reason for the main point and evidence to support the main point

·                     Use of emotive words, mental verbs, causal conjunctions to persuade the audience

·                     Each paragraph has to be logically linked to the previous paragraph and to the thesis statement

Conclusion:

·                     Reiterates or restates the thesis statement

·                     Summarizes what has been stated