Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition is a type of text that belongs to the type of argumentation text where the text contains detailed author’s thinking about a phenomenon that is around.

Social function of analytical exposition is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter.

Generic structure

1. Thesis, introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s position
2. Arguments, explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position. (stating the fact)
3. Reiteration/conclusion, restating the writer’s position or the conclusion of the argument.

Language Features

1. Using evaluative language: important, valuable, trust worthy.
2. Using passive voice
3. Using causal conjunction
4. Using simple present tense

Example

Title	Controlling children using computer
Thesis	Computer and internet are useful as well as powerful. Information about health and safe usage of computer and Internet, especially for children, should be owned by each family. Computer connected to internet is powerful way to socialize with others. It can be good but also bad effect. Recently we hear a lot of children get the advantage of social networking sites but we often see the news about the disadvantage of it for children. Healthy and safety of computer and Internet usage should continue to be campaigned.
Argument	The role of parent in assisting and directing children in using computer is very necessary. Installation of software monitor such as key logger which has function to watch and note all activities relating to keyboard usage is helpful but not enough to protect children from potential harms. Children tend to hide what they have   done in front of the computer to their parent. They see that all of they have done are their privacy and no one may know.
Reiteration	We can’t prevent children from using computer because it is multifunctional. However, many parents worry about what their kids do in front of the computer; whether they are doing homework or even just playing games. Or spending all time to surf internet which is the materials do not fit with his age. There is a tendency, especially teenagers, want to become acquainted with many strangers outside. The lack parental supervision of children's activities is likely to pose a potential danger to them. So parental monitor against the use of computers needs to be done from time to time.