2. What Is the Purpose?
The purpose of analytical exposition is to get the
readers to feel that something is important by
presenting one side of an argument. This is done
through persuasion.
If you have ever tried to get a friend to do something or
argued about a certain thing, then there is a good
chance you were using a form of analytical exposition.
3. The Generic Structure
• Thesis:
Made up of two parts in which you tell your position (your opinion)
and give a short outline of the arguments you are going to present.
• Arguments:
Restate the arguments you outlined in the first section with more
detail and show the support that you have for all the arguments. If
you are arguing for something make sure you have evidence that
supports what you are arguing about. No support/evidence means
that your argument is not good.
• Reiteration:
Restate your opinion one more time. This should be almost the
same as your thesis BUT should be stronger. Use some points from
your arguments to prove your point.
4. Smoking in Restaurants
Smoking in restaurants is not ok. It must not be
allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and
dangerous not only for the nonsmokers but the smokers as
well.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of
the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their
food. People pay to taste good food and should not be put
off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in
restaurants is the harm it can do to others. Passive
smoking, that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker, can
lead to asthma attacks and even cancer. Finally, smoking is
dangerous and a health risk to smokers. Cigarettes can
cause heart and lung disease.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful
to others and a health risk to everyone. It is better if
smoking is not allowed in any restaurants.
THESIS
ARGUMENTS
REITERATION
ARGUMENTS
5. The Importance of Reading
I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say
so?
First, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world
such as science, technology, sports, arts, culture, and etc. We can find these things
written in either books, magazines, newspapers, or other media sources.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something
happening in any parts of the world which can we see directly. Another reason is that
reading can give us pleasure too. When we are tired, we can read books, the
newspaper or a magazine and read such things as comedy, short stories, science
fiction and many other things, and it can be very relaxing.
Lastly, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book
about Papua, or the Amazon, we may feel like we’re really sitting in the jungles, not at
home in our rooms.
From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone should try to read to get
knowledge, information and also have some entertainment. In summary we can say
reading is truly important in our lives.