Analytical Expositions

Analytical exposition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that something is the case. General structure of analytical exposition:

• Thesis, introduce a topic and indicates the writer’s position (position); outlines the main arguments to be presented (preview). 
• Arguments, restates main arguments outlined in a preview (point); develops and supports each point/argument (elaboration).
• Reiteration (conclusion), restates writer’s position. 

Features of analytical exposition:

• Using relational process, e.g. don’t interfere, etc.
• Using internal and causal conjunction, e.g. therefore, etc.
• Using general and abstract nouns, e.g. car, policy, etc.
• Using technical verbs, e.g. species, etc.
• Using relating verbs, e.g. that is important, etc.
• Using actions and thinking verbs, e.g. I believe, etc.
• Using modal verbs and modal adverbs, e.g. we must preserve, etc.
• Using connectives, e.g. firstly, secondly, etc.
• Using evaluative language, e.g. important, valuable, etc.
• Using passive voice and simple present tense.

Example of analytical exposition:

Hand-held Computer Games

My name is Thomas Park. I attend Seaview High School. I am firmly of the opinion that hand-held computer games should not be banned from schools. 

Firstly, if they were banned, just imagine how many unhappy and lonely teenagers there would be. You can play with hand-held computer games at recess with your friends. Moreover, they can help you make new friends. So, the games encourage students to mix with one another.

Secondly, hand-held computer games don’t interfere with our schoolwork. Yes, occasionally students would get caught playing with them in class. However, if there are proper rules and punishments, this can be kept under control.

Lastly, these games develop our hand-eye coordination. They are quite and so are not distracting! Therefore, I can’t see why teachers would object to this!

My argument is conclusive: hand-held computers at school are harmless. Moreover, they are fun, help you make friends, can be controlled, and are good. Therefore, don’t ban hand-held computer games!