Contoh Soal Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition
Contoh Soal Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition - In this lesson, you will try to understand about what an analytical exposition is and what the generic structures of an analytical exposition are.
An Analytical Exposition
Do you have something you hold in mind dearly? Something like your standpoint or your perspective towards something. You hold dear onto that because it is yours and yours only. Perhaps you grow up believing that it cannot change forever, but then eventually after some years what you believe do change.
There are some benefits that one can get when they acquire the ability of changing someone’s perspective and standpoint. Without the ability or skills to persuade and change people’s point of view, people would have endless arguments on everything. As long as it is used in a proper way, there is no harm in offering your perspective and trying to change someone’s. People can do such thing by using both spoken and written language functions.
This lesson discusses about an analytical exposition essay with the purpose of trying to influence the readers to believe something by presenting one side of the argument; an analytical exposition essay proposes or suggests a certain issue that may only be either pro or on contrary, not both.
According to the definition itself, an analytical exposition essay is a kind of text that comprehensively tries to give an explanation regarding a problem or an issue by presenting the arguments carefully. It is about persuasion; an intention to persuade the listeners or readers that something is on the right side or on the other side. In order to make the persuasion stronger, the speaker or writer presents arguments why something is considered to be right or not. In addition to that, the social function of this kind of text is to persuade the readers that the topic discussed is an important matter by presenting arguments or opinions that support the main idea of the topic.
The generic structure
An analytical exposition essay has some characteristics in its structure, and it usually has 3 or more paragraphs. In general, there are 3 parts in it:
- Thesis
The first part of the three is thesis. In thesis a writer introduces the topic or the main idea discussed. Thesis is always located in the first paragraph; it is where the author states the position or argument. - Argument
The next part after the thesis is the argument. In argument a writer presents the arguments or opinions that support writer’s main idea. Generally, the more arguments given, the more reliable the essay appears to be, and it affects the readers to believe that this topic is an important matter or at least it requires some attention. This part is usually no shorter than three paragraphs and often regarded as the minimum number of paragraphs required to successfully support a thesis. The connectives such as first, then, finally are often used to make the arguments clearer and easy to read. - Reiteration
Reiteration is the last part of the three. It is the closing part of an analytical exposition essay, and is commonly placed at the end of an essay. Reiteration consists of the restatement of the main idea or the summary of the topic given in the first paragraph. It is the final part that can also be called conclusion. The conclusion may start with a restatement of the thesis that is very specific, and can continue to be more general.
Keypoints
- This essay tries to give an explanation in the form of arguments regarding a problem or an issue.
- The social function of it is to persuade the readers that the topic discussed is an important matter.
- There are 3 parts in an analytical exposition essay: Thesis, Argument, and Reiteration.
- Watch a movie titled “12 Angry Men” (1957) to see an incredible example of how a person gives arguments and turns the favor on him.
S1
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 1-3
City parks are the basic need of people who live, especially, in big cities. As studies suggest, people who live or work in big cities are more likely to feel stressful.
The part of the text above is the ... of an exposition.
S2
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 1-3
City parks are the basic need of people who live, especially, in big cities. As studies suggest, people who live or work in big cities are more likely to feel stressful.
The meaning of “City parks are the basic need of people who live, especially, in big cities” is ....
S3
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 1-3
City parks are the basic need of people who live, especially, in big cities. As studies suggest, people who live or work in big cities are more likely to feel stressful.
The issue being discussed is the text is ....
S4
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 4-7.
There are some reasons why people in big cities are more likely to be stressful, amongst those are the work expectation, the fierce competition, and also the environment. Regarding the environment, the need of public parks is crucial in maintaining the level of stress and contributing to the people's happiness. The first reason why it is important is that the people who live in cities need a place to relax and do some activities with their families or friends. Second, with the rapid development of the buildings and such, public spaces are important factor to the climate and the surroundings in big cities. Last, public spaces are the place to share and to express people's creative ideas.
Which part of the text is the above passage? It is the ….
S5
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 4-7.
There are some reasons why people in big cities are more likely to be stressful, amongst those are the work expectation, the fierce competition, and also the environment. Regarding the environment, the need of public parks is crucial in maintaining the level of stress and contributing to the people's happiness. The first reason why it is important is that the people who live in cities need a place to relax and do some activities with their families or friends. Second, with the rapid development of the buildings and such, public spaces are important factor to the climate and the surroundings in big cities. Last, public spaces are the place to share and to express people's creative ideas.
The text argues about ....
S6
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 4-7.
There are some reasons why people in big cities are more likely to be stressful, amongst those are the work expectation, the fierce competition, and also the environment. Regarding the environment, the need of public parks is crucial in maintaining the level of stress and contributing to the people's happiness. The first reason why it is important is that the people who live in cities need a place to relax and do some activities with their families or friends. Second, with the rapid development of the buildings and such, public spaces are important factor to the climate and the surroundings in big cities. Last, public spaces are the place to share and to express people's creative ideas.
How many reasons for the demand for a better environment being mentioned? There are ....
S7
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 4-7.
There are some reasons why people in big cities are more likely to be stressful, amongst those are the work expectation, the fierce competition, and also the environment. Regarding the environment, the need of public parks is crucial in maintaining the level of stress and contributing to the people's happiness. The first reason why it is important is that the people who live in cities need a place to relax and do some activities with their families or friends. Second, with the rapid development of the buildings and such, public spaces are important factor to the climate and the surroundings in big cities. Last, public spaces are the place to share and to express people's creative ideas.
The meaning of “with the rapid development of the buildings and such” is ....
S8
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 4-7.
There are some reasons why people in big cities are more likely to be stressful, amongst those are the work expectation, the fierce competition, and also the environment. Regarding the environment, the need of public parks is crucial in maintaining the level of stress and contributing to the people's happiness. The first reason why it is important is that the people who live in cities need a place to relax and do some activities with their families or friends. Second, with the rapid development of the buildings and such, public spaces are important factor to the climate and the surroundings in big cities. Last, public spaces are the place to share and to express people's creative ideas.
Which reason of the need for the parks is NOT in the text above? It is ....
S9
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 9-10
For the reasons mentioned, a number of city parks in big cities are crucial for both the people and also for the city itself.
Which part of the text is that? It is ....
S10
Look at the part of an analytical exposition essay below to answer question 9-10
For the reasons mentioned, a number of city parks in big cities are crucial for both the people and also for the city itself.
The conclusion that can be inferred from the text above is ....