Exposition text part 1

 Definition of Exposition Text 

Text exposition is a type of writing that explains knowledge or information based on facts to convince the audience or interlocutor. The information in this text is generally presented in a concise, clear, concise, but accurate manner. 

Purpose of Exposition 

Text The purpose of this text is to explain information or ideas about various aspects of life (economy, environment, health, etc.) and influence the reader to agree with the opinion expressed by the author in responding to an issue. 

We can easily find exposition text in the mass media, lo, such as newspapers, scientific articles, magazines, personal blogs, and many more. 

Exposition Text Type 

1. Analytical Exposition 

The first type is analytical exposition. So, analytical exposition is an exposition text that begins with a statement from the author to show their attitude and position in responding to an issue or theme to be discussed. 

2. Hortatory Exposition It's actually quite easy to tell the difference between an analytical exposition and a hortatory exposition. If the analytical exposition begins with the author's statement, then the hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement in the form of a hot or viral issue to be raised as a writing theme. 

Exposition Text Structure 

1. Thesis 

This section is also known as a general statement which acts as an opening in the exposition text. Through a thesis statement, the author will usually begin to introduce the issue 

2. Argument 

Arguments can be in the form of personal opinions, logical reasons, relevant data from trusted sources, statements of experts, or other supporting facts. 

3. Reiteration 

This section contains a conclusion or conclusion from the author on the overall topic discussed at the beginning.

Language Rules of Exposition Text

1. Use simple present tense

2. Use conjunction

3. Use a lot of cause and effect word

4. Use connective words

5. Use vocabularies to express writer’s expression

6. Use vocabularies which will provoke audience emotion

Example Text Exposition

Global Warming

Global warming is a condition where the earth's temperature is getting hotter. This global warming causes various adverse effects, such as ozone depletion, so that ultraviolet rays can directly enter the earth and rising sea levels due to the melting of polar ice caps. Global warming occurs because of the large amount of carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere which will cause ozone depletion. The amount of carbon dioxide gas found on earth is not balanced with the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide. The forests have begun to be cleared for agricultural land, plantations or converted from protected forests to production forests.

    In recent years, the world has experienced a severe increase in temperature. The carbon dioxide gas comes from factory fumes or motor vehicles. If we look around, there must be a lot of factories operating that produce carbon dioxide gas. This is still in our country. Imagine what happens in industrialized countries? Industrialized countries must have more factories. Try to imagine how much carbon dioxide gas that comes from these activities. The industrialized countries should deal with the carbon dioxide released by the actions of factories.

    Worse yet, the world's forests that should be able to help reduce carbon dioxide gas a little on earth cannot perform their role correctly. This is because many trees in the forest are cut down. In addition to cutting down trees in forests, several cases in Indonesia were the transfer of forest functions, from groves that functioned as protected forests being converted into conservation forests. This, of course, can worsen the condition of the earth.

    The condition of increasingly sophisticated technology is in line with global warming, also getting worse. Therefore, if we are people who claim to care about the environment, don't forget to do the smallest things that can reduce global warming. Examples are that we can plant trees on the house's terrace, reduce the use of air conditioning, cycle to the office, and much more. Let's start caring for the environment for a better future.