HORTATORY EXPOSITION KELAS 11 (XI) BAHASA DAN SASTRA INGGRIS LINTAS MINAT (GENRE OF THE TEXT)

Summary

This video explains the concept of hortatory exposition, an argumentative text type aimed at persuading the audience to agree with the writer's opinion. It contrasts hortatory exposition with analytical exposition, highlighting that while the latter presents arguments for readers to interpret, the former seeks to convince the audience to act or adopt a particular viewpoint. The structure of hortatory exposition includes a thesis, supporting arguments, and a recommendation. The language used is subjective, featuring modal verbs, adverbs, and adjectives to strengthen the argument and persuade the audience effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hortatory exposition is a type of argumentative text that presents the author's opinions with the aim of persuading the readers or listeners to agree with them.
• 😀 It can be presented in both spoken and written forms, with an example being political campaigns or written articles promoting a certain viewpoint.
• 😀 The main goal of hortatory exposition is to persuade the audience to either take action or avoid doing something based on the writer's arguments.
• 😀 Unlike analytical exposition, which merely presents an argument without expecting the reader to agree, hortatory exposition seeks to convince the audience to adopt the writer's perspective.
• 😀 The structure of a hortatory exposition includes an introduction, followed by arguments, and ends with a recommendation or solution.
• 😀 Key language features in hortatory exposition texts include the use of simple present tense to state facts, modal verbs (like 'should' or 'must') to suggest actions, and subjective adjectives to express opinions.
• 😀 A hortatory exposition text often uses mental verbs (such as 'believe' or 'think') to express the author's viewpoints, and adverbs to add emphasis to the arguments.
• 😀 The recommendation section in a hortatory exposition gives suggestions or solutions that the writer believes should be acted upon by the audience.
• 😀 The language of hortatory exposition is highly subjective, as it reflects the author's opinions and aims to influence the audience's views.
• 😀 Examples of hortatory exposition include texts discussing social issues, such as corruption, where the author argues for specific actions to address the problem.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the script?

The main focus of the script is to explain the concept of **hortatory exposition** text, its structure, and how it differs from **analytical exposition** text.

What is a hortatory exposition text?

A hortatory exposition is a type of argumentative text where the author provides opinions or arguments with the intention of persuading the reader or listener to agree with or act upon those opinions.

How is hortatory exposition different from analytical exposition?

In analytical exposition, the author presents arguments and leaves the final opinion up to the reader or listener, while in hortatory exposition, the goal is to persuade the audience to accept or take action based on the author's arguments.

What is the role of recommendations in hortatory exposition?

The recommendation in hortatory exposition is a critical part of the text, as it suggests solutions or actions for the readers or listeners to follow, thereby persuading them to act according to the author's viewpoint.

What are some common linguistic features used in hortatory exposition?

Common linguistic features include the use of **simple present tense**, **modals** (like should, must), **adjectives** (subjective opinions), **adverbs** (to clarify issues), and **mental verbs** (to express thought processes).

Can hortatory exposition texts be spoken or written?

Yes, hortatory exposition texts can be both spoken, such as in campaigns or speeches, or written, like in essays or articles.

What is the purpose of using mental verbs in hortatory exposition?

Mental verbs are used to express the thought processes or opinions of the author, emphasizing the author's perspective and helping to persuade the audience to adopt similar views.

What kind of tone is usually used in hortatory exposition texts?

The tone is typically persuasive, aiming to convince the audience to agree with or take action on the topic discussed.

What are some examples of how hortatory exposition can be applied in real life?

Examples include political campaigns, advertisements, or public speeches where the speaker aims to persuade the audience to support a cause or take specific actions.

What is the difference between the 'thesis' in analytical exposition and hortatory exposition?

In analytical exposition, the thesis is simply the author's explanation of a topic, leaving the audience to decide their stance, while in hortatory exposition, the thesis aims to persuade the audience to agree with the author's argument or to take action.