ANALYTICAL AND HORTATORY EXPOSITION

Summary

This video introduces exposition texts, focusing on their purpose of persuading readers about a particular topic. Exposition texts aim to present arguments for or against an issue, differing from advertisements which are commercial in nature. The script explains the two types of exposition: analytical and hortatory. Analytical exposition follows a structure of thesis, arguments, and reiteration, while hortatory exposition concludes with recommendations instead of reiteration. It highlights the difference in the closing sections, where analytical exposition summarizes the topic and hortatory exposition suggests solutions or recommendations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Exposition is a type of argumentative essay designed to persuade readers about a certain topic.
• 😀 The main goal of exposition is to convince readers that something should or shouldn't be the case.
• 😀 Exposition is different from advertisement, as it focuses on persuading rather than promoting a product.
• 😀 There are two kinds of exposition texts: analytical exposition and hortatory exposition.
• 😀 The structure of analytical exposition includes a thesis, arguments, and reiteration (a conclusion).
• 😀 The structure of hortatory exposition includes a thesis, arguments, and a recommendation (a solution or conclusion).
• 😀 In analytical exposition, the last paragraph contains a reiteration, which summarizes the arguments presented.
• 😀 In hortatory exposition, the last paragraph contains a recommendation, offering a solution or call to action.
• 😀 The thesis of an exposition text presents the topic or issue being discussed.
• 😀 Arguments are used to support the thesis in both types of exposition texts, providing reasons and evidence.
• 😀 The difference between analytical and hortatory exposition lies in their conclusions: reiteration versus recommendation.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of an exposition text?

The main purpose of an exposition text is to persuade the readers about a specific topic, either by arguing that something should or shouldn't be the case.

How is an exposition text different from an advertisement?

An exposition text aims to persuade the reader on a topic or issue, while an advertisement's primary purpose is commercial, focusing on promoting a product or service.

What are the two types of exposition texts mentioned in the script?

The two types of exposition texts are analytical exposition and hortatory exposition.

What is the generic structure of an analytical exposition?

The generic structure of an analytical exposition consists of three parts: thesis, arguments, and reiteration.

What is the function of the thesis in an analytical exposition?

The thesis in an analytical exposition presents the topic or issue that is being discussed in the text.

What is the role of arguments in an analytical exposition?

The arguments in an analytical exposition provide reasons or support for the topic being discussed.

How does the reiteration in an analytical exposition differ from the recommendation in a hortatory exposition?

In an analytical exposition, the reiteration is a conclusion that summarizes the points made in the text, while in a hortatory exposition, the last paragraph offers a recommendation or solution to the issue.

What does the last paragraph of a hortatory exposition include?

The last paragraph of a hortatory exposition includes a recommendation or solution, offering a conclusion and suggesting actions based on the arguments made earlier.

Why is it important to include arguments in an exposition text?

Arguments are essential in an exposition text because they provide the reasoning and evidence needed to support the thesis and persuade the readers.

What distinguishes the conclusion in an analytical exposition from that in a hortatory exposition?

The conclusion in an analytical exposition is a summary of the discussed points, while in a hortatory exposition, the conclusion is more focused on offering a recommendation or proposed solution.