¿Qué es un TEXTO EXPOSITIVO y cuáles son sus características? (con EJEMPLOS)

Summary

The script explores the nature of expository texts, which aim to inform by presenting objective information on various topics. It highlights the structure, including problem, resolution, and conclusion, and the types: informative for general audiences and specialized for specific groups. Examples provided range from pet care to web page creation, showcasing the adaptability of expository texts to different audiences and purposes.

Takeaways

• 📚 An expository text aims to inform and disseminate content on a specific topic using clear, objective information.
• 🔬 Expository texts often include data and facts, explaining concepts with precision. For example, physical exercise has benefits for both body and mind.
• 📝 These texts are commonly found in magazines, journalistic articles, scientific papers, encyclopedias, websites, and manuals.
• 🎯 The main goal of an expository text is to inform readers efficiently with clear, precise, and objective content.
• 📊 Objectivity is key in expository texts; the writer typically avoids personal opinions and focuses on factual information.
• 👩‍🏫 There is an unequal relationship between the writer and the reader, as the writer possesses knowledge the reader is expected to learn.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 The language and structure of an expository text vary depending on the target audience, with simpler language for children and more complex for adults.
• 🏗️ Expository texts generally follow a structure of introduction, development, and conclusion, but some may also include problem, resolution, and conclusion.
• 📖 There are two types of expository texts: informative, which are aimed at a general audience, and specialized, which require prior knowledge for understanding.
• 🔍 Examples of expository texts include topics like pet care, creating a website, differences between soccer and American football, and boosting self-confidence.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of an expository text?

The primary goal of an expository text is to inform and disseminate content on a specific topic by providing objective information and data.

What are some examples of expository texts mentioned in the transcript?

Examples of expository texts mentioned include a text about the benefits of physical exercise, instructions on creating a website, the differences between soccer and American football, and how to increase self-confidence.

What is one of the key characteristics of an expository text in terms of its objectivity?

Expository texts are characterized by their objectivity, meaning they do not typically present the writer's opinions but instead focus on providing factual information.

How does the language and structure of an expository text vary depending on the audience?

The language and structure of an expository text vary based on the audience. For example, texts for children use simpler language, while texts for adults may use more complex terms and explanations.

What structure do expository texts typically follow?

Expository texts generally follow the introduction-development-conclusion structure. However, they can also include parts like problem, resolution, and conclusions.

What are the two main types of expository texts described?

The two main types of expository texts are informative texts, aimed at a general audience and using simple language, and specialized texts, which are aimed at a specific audience and require prior knowledge to understand.

How do expository texts establish a relationship between the sender and receiver?

Expository texts establish an unequal relationship where the sender has knowledge that the receiver does not know, and the sender's role is to instruct the reader on the given subject.

What are some common places where expository texts can be found?

Expository texts are commonly found in magazines, journalistic and scientific articles, encyclopedias, web pages, and manuals, such as those for board games, crafts, or cooking recipes.

What is an example of how expository texts explain concepts differently for children versus adults?

For children, a syllable is described as 'a set of sounds that can be pronounced in a single stroke of voice,' while for adults, it's described as 'a phonological division that occurs between the release of air and the emission of the voice.'

What is an example of a problem-resolution structure in an expository text?

A problem like 'How did life originate on earth?' could be followed by a resolution stating 'Life began in water, covering three-quarters of the earth's surface, and later moved onto land.'

Outlines

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📚 Understanding Expository Texts

An expository text is a form of writing designed to inform and educate readers on a specific topic. It is characterized by objective information and precise data presentation. The text aims to provide new knowledge, often including detailed descriptions, definitions, comparisons, and examples. Commonly found in various media like magazines, scientific articles, and manuals, expository texts are written clearly and objectively, establishing an unequal relationship between the knowledgeable writer and the less informed reader. The language and structure adapt to the target audience, ranging from simple explanations for children to more complex descriptions for adults. The structure typically follows an introduction, development, and conclusion format, and it may also include problem identification and resolution.

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🌿 The Origin of Life and Types of Expository Texts

This paragraph delves into the resolution of an expository text, using the origin of life on Earth as an example. It explains that life began in water and evolved to more complex forms, maintaining water as a crucial component. The paragraph also discusses the conclusion of expository texts, which often summarize the main ideas, such as how water is synonymous with life on Earth. It further categorizes expository texts into two types: informative, aimed at a broad audience with simple language, and specialized, intended for specific groups requiring prior knowledge, often seen in scientific texts.

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🐾 Caring for Pets and Creating a Web Page

This paragraph provides examples of expository texts, focusing on basic pet care and the process of creating a web page. For pet care, it emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, hygiene, and regular health checks to ensure the well-being of pets. For web page creation, it outlines steps such as defining the website's theme, acquiring a domain, purchasing hosting, selecting a platform, and publishing content. These examples illustrate how expository texts guide readers through specific processes or provide information on particular subjects.

🏈 Comparing Sports and Boosting Self-Confidence

The final paragraph contrasts soccer and American football, highlighting differences in game duration, uniforms, and equipment. It also addresses the topic of self-confidence, suggesting actions to enhance it, such as recalling past successes, viewing nerves positively, and surrounding oneself with supportive and motivational people. This section of the text uses sports as a metaphor for personal growth and provides practical advice for building self-assurance in various aspects of life.

Keywords

💡Expository text

An expository text is a form of writing that focuses on informing and explaining specific content to readers. Its primary goal is to convey objective information in a clear and detailed manner. In the script, it is presented as a genre that can be found in a variety of contexts, such as scientific articles, encyclopedias, and instruction manuals.

💡Objective information

Objective information refers to data or facts that are presented without personal opinions or bias. This type of information is central to expository texts, as shown in the example from the script that explains the health benefits of physical exercise. The use of objective facts enhances the informative nature of the content.

💡Audience

The audience refers to the group of people for whom the expository text is written. The language and structure of expository texts vary depending on the audience's needs. For instance, the script contrasts how information about syllables is presented differently to children and adults, reflecting the flexibility of expository texts based on the target readers.

💡Introduction-development-conclusion structure

This is a common structure used in expository texts. The introduction presents the topic, the development elaborates on it with detailed information, and the conclusion summarizes the main points. The script highlights this structure, emphasizing how it supports the organization of information in expository writing.

💡Problem-resolution-conclusion structure

Another potential structure of expository texts involves identifying a problem or question, providing a resolution or answer, and concluding with a summary. The script gives the example of explaining the origin of life on Earth, where the problem (how life began) is resolved with factual information and ends with a conclusion.

💡Informative texts

Informative texts are a type of expository writing aimed at a broad audience with simple language. They do not require prior knowledge for comprehension. In the script, examples include encyclopedias and texts that explain basic concepts like pet care or how to create a website.

💡Specialized texts

Specialized expository texts are designed for readers with prior knowledge in a specific field, such as scientific or university research. These texts use more complex language and concepts. The script contrasts this with informative texts, which target a general audience.

💡Examples

Examples are a common feature in expository texts to illustrate and clarify complex ideas. The script uses examples to demonstrate the benefits of physical exercise, compare sports like soccer and American football, and offer advice on self-confidence, all of which help make abstract concepts more relatable and understandable.

💡Comparison

Comparison is a technique often used in expository texts to highlight differences or similarities between concepts. The script provides a comparison between soccer and American football to illustrate how the two sports differ in game duration, uniforms, and other features, showcasing how comparisons help clarify distinctions.

💡Objectivity

Objectivity refers to the absence of personal opinions or biases in the presentation of information. In expository texts, objectivity is key to ensuring the reliability of the content. The script underscores this by providing factual explanations, such as the definition of matter or the health benefits of exercise, without subjective commentary.

Highlights

An expository text is aimed at informing and disseminating content on a given topic, often using objective information.

Expository texts present a series of data explained precisely, such as the health benefits of practicing physical exercise.

The objective of expository texts is to provide readers with new knowledge about a particular topic.

Expository texts may contain detailed descriptions, definitions, comparisons, and examples.

Expository texts are commonly found in magazines, journalistic and scientific articles, encyclopedias, web pages, and manuals.

A key characteristic of expository texts is the clear and precise transmission of information.

Expository texts are typically objective and do not present the writer's opinions.

There is an unequal relationship between the sender and receiver in expository texts, as the writer holds knowledge that the reader does not.

The language and structure of expository texts vary depending on the target audience.

The typical structure of expository texts follows an introduction, development, and conclusion.

Some expository texts begin by addressing a question or problem and then offer a resolution and conclusion.

There are two main types of expository texts: informative texts, which target a broad audience, and specialized texts, aimed at a more knowledgeable audience.

Examples of expository texts include how-to guides, pet care instructions, and comparisons between sports like soccer and American football.

Expository texts can address a wide range of topics, such as building a website or increasing self-confidence.

In self-confidence-building texts, strategies like recalling previous successes and surrounding oneself with positive influences are discussed.

Transcripts

An expository text is a written expression that aims to inform and disseminate content

on a given topic. In general, expository texts are composed of

objective information, which contains a series of data that is explained precisely.

For example, a piece of expository text is: “It has been shown in numerous investigations

that practicing physical exercise brings many health benefits, not only for the

body but also for the mind. Among these benefits are the regulation of blood

pressure, the increase in physical resistance, stress reduction and increased self-esteem.”

In the previous example, it can be seen that the writer presents a series of data

that inform the reader about the positive consequences of physical activity. Therefore, it

is established that the objective of expository texts is

to provide readers with some new knowledge about a particular topic.

Expository texts usually have detailed descriptions; however, they

may also contain definitions and comparisons of concepts, along with some examples.

Likewise, it is common to find them in magazines, journalistic and scientific articles,

encyclopedias, web pages and in all kinds of manuals, such as in the instructions

of a board game, in the preparation of crafts or in cooking recipes.

An expository text is characterized by: - ​​Informing readers

Expository texts seek to inform the reader or receiver. For this to happen

efficiently, the text must be written

clearly and precisely. - Objectivity

The expository text is usually objective, since it generally does not present the writer's opinions. For

example: “Matter is the main component of all bodies and is susceptible to

change. It can have all kinds of shapes and has physical properties that can

be perceived through the senses.” - Establishes an unequal relationship

between the sender and the receiver Within expository texts, the

writer has knowledge that the receiver (or reader) does not know;

the sender's duty is to instruct the receiver on a given subject. Therefore, it

is an unequal relationship, since the receiver ignores information that the sender does know.

- Use a language and a structure that varies depending on the public

The structure of expository texts is not rigorous; This happens because it will depend on

the public to whom the information is directed. It happens in a similar way with language, since it

can vary according to the type of reader. Below is an example of an

expository text aimed at a child audience: "Syllables are a set of sounds that can be

pronounced in a single stroke of voice." On the other hand, this is how the same information would be presented but

aimed at a more adult audience: “A syllable is a phonological division that occurs

between the release of air and the emission of the voice.” As can be seen, the information aimed at

a child audience has a simpler language, while the content aimed

at an adult audience is more complex. Expository text structure (parts)

In general, an expository text follows the typical introduction-development-

conclusion structure. However, some authors propose that this type of text can also have

the following parts: - Problem

Expository texts originate from a problem or a question to be resolved.

For example: How did life originate on earth? How do you prepare a cake? What is

an expository text? - Resolution

An expository text begins with the answer to the question posed by the reader. For example:

How did life originate on earth? Resolution: “Three-quarters of

the earth's surface is covered with water, so life began in water.

As the mechanisms of living beings became more complex,

they moved to the land, but kept water as the main component

of their bodies.” - Conclusions

After answering the doubt or question, expository texts can end with

a conclusion that encompasses the main ideas of the exposed content.

Continuing with the previous example, the conclusion could be the following:

“Earth is a planet bathed in water, which makes it so special. Therefore, water on

our planet is synonymous with life.” Types of expository texts

There are two main classes of expository texts:

Informative They are those whose content is aimed

at a large number of people. Its language is simple and does not require

prior knowledge for its understanding. An example of an informative text can be an encyclopedia.

Specialized Specialized expository texts

have content that is aimed at a specific group of people, so they require

prior knowledge to be understood. This happens mainly with scientific texts

or with any more advanced research of a university nature.

Examples of expository texts Below are

some examples of expository texts: - Basic care for pets

Having a pet is a source of joy and satisfaction for many people, however,

bringing home a pet also implies a series of responsibilities and attention .

If all these responsibilities are fulfilled, the health and well -being

of our pets will be guaranteed. To obtain this, it is necessary to take into account the following:

- Food. Like humans, animals must maintain a balanced diet

to keep them healthy and strong. Veterinarians recommend a diet based on dry foods,

avoiding raw foods and some human snacks that are not suitable for

pets (such as chocolate). - Hygiene. To maintain the health of our

pets, it is necessary to monitor their hygiene. The experts assure that the baths

must be carried out at least before turning one month old; You should also brush the fur and cut the

nails (in case you have cats or dogs). - How to create a web page?

Currently, one of the most effective ways to publicize artistic talents, products,

services or companies is through a website. To create

it, it is recommended to follow these steps: - Define the main theme of the website.

- Acquire a domain of web pages. - Purchase a hosting service.

- Select a platform that allows you to build and design the website.

- Start publishing content. - What are the differences

between soccer and American football? Although in Spanish these two sports have the

same name, they are actually quite different in several aspects. These include:

- The duration of the game: the football game lasts ninety minutes, separated in the middle with a

fifteen-minute break. In contrast, American football lasts about sixty minutes and has

forty-second breaks. - The uniform:

soccer players wear simple clothing consisting of shirts and shorts.

On the other hand, in American football, players use more complex clothing

that involves the use of shoulder pads and helmets. - How to increase self-confidence In

order to perform successfully in any area of ​​life (at school,

university, work, interpersonal relationships) people need to

feel confident and sure of themselves. However, sometimes social pressure,

stress or daily worries inhibit the confidence that we all carry inside.

To increase self-confidence

, the following actions can be carried out: - Remember previous successes. This will send

signals of optimism to the brain and provide a sense of triumph, making the person

feel more comfortable with their abilities. - Interpret the nerves as something positive.

While nerves can create anxiety, they can also be used for

motivation and excitement; If the person learns to perceive them as an instant of adrenaline, they

will be able to use this feeling in their favor. - Surround yourself with people who make you grow and

motivate you. The people who are chosen as company are very important,

since they have a remarkable influence on our lives. For this reason, experts recommend

choosing friendships that motivate you and make you perceive the good things that characterize you.