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3. Have you persuaded people
to do something good?
How do you persuade
people?
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4. Remember!
To show your agreement and sustain your
conversation, you can use the following
expressions:
I agree with you 100 percent.
I couldn’t agree more.
That’s so true.
That’s for sure.
Tell me about it!
You’re absolutely right.
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5. ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
Analytical exposition is an argument or persuasion text which usually begins
with a statement of the writer’s point of view or the writer’s thesis. A good
analytical exposition makes the thesis very clear and right from the
beginning. The point of view is restated in the conclusion of the text.
Analytical exposition usually consists of the following three parts:
Thesis: This part tells about the writer’s point of view.
Series of Arguments: This part aims to convince the audience.
Conclusion/Reiteration: It restates the writer’s point of view.
6. Language Features
Modality is about a
speaker’s or a writer’s attitude
towards the world. It’s used to
express certainty, possibility,
willingness, obligation, necessity,
and ability.
Example:
If you get stressed, riding an
e-bike will help you reduce
your stress.
If you want to heal the world,
you can use a reusable bag.
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The use of emotive language.
Non-Emotive Language
What should we be saying if we
want to overcome the climate
problem?
Emotive Language
What should we be scoffing if
we want to help fight the
climate crisis from our
kitchens?
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The use of expressions of
drawing conclusion.
Example:
From the facts above, it is
clear that . . . .
Based on the reasons listed
above, it is obvious that . . . .
From the facts above, we
conclude that . . . .
Thus, from the reasons
above, we can conclude that
. . . .
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7. ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
In an analytical exposition text, the writer usually expresses his or her idea
clearly to the listeners. One way to explain ideas clearly is by giving
examples or evidences.
Here are some words and phrases to introduce evidence:
for example;
for instance;
such as.
