The Concept of

Analytical
Exposition Text
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Social Function
 to persuade the readers that
something is the case
 to persuade the readers that the
idea is important matter
 to persuade the readers by
providing some logical arguments
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Generic Structure
 Thesis
 Arguments
 Reiteration
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Thesis
 Opening Remark
to catch the reader’s attention
 Position
to Introduce the topic and indicate the
writer’s position
 Preview
to outline the main arguments to be
presented
Thesis
Many people think that their money will be safe
whenever it is close to them. This idea is quite
accepted because they need it every time. Opening
However, they don’t think what will happen to Remark
them if they always bring their money wherever
and whenever they go. One of the best ways of
Thesis
keeping money is keeping it in a bank. Saving
money in a bank benefits people in various
ways. Keeping it safe, avoiding crime, and Preview
increasing its amount are good reasons to save
money in a bank.
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Arguments
Each of the arguments must have:
 Point
to restate main argument outlined in
Preview
 Elaboration
to develop and support each
Point/Argument
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Arguments
Argument 1
First, by saving money in a bank, leaving home Point
for hours is not a problem. Feeling worried of
losing money due to unexpected causes such
as fire from neighbours or robbery can be Elaboration
thrown away.
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Arguments
Argument 2
Second, a crime can be avoided. Walking alone
carrying a lot of money in the wallet or pocket Point
may invite someone to do a crime. By saving
money in a bank everyone shouldn’t be afraid Elaboration
of going anywhere, and whenever they need
quick cash, ATM card will always be ready to
help them.
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Arguments
Argument 3
Finally, the amount of money in a bank may Point
increase. All of the banks offer high interest to
attract people to save their money there.
Therefore, a bank offering highest interest is Elaboration
often a good choice.
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Reiteration
 Alsoknown as conclusion
to restate writer’s position
to restate the thesis by using different
words
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Reiteration
Although saving money in a bank is not very
popular, this way should be reconsidered as it
offers people to keep their money safely.
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The Generic Structure of
Analytical Exposition
Text

Reiteration
Thesis

Topic

Argument
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Lexicogrammatical Features
 Focusing on human and non-human
participants
 Using simple present tense
 Using relational processes
 Using causal conjunction and
nominalization