Purpose An exposition attempts to persuade the reader to believe something by presenting one side of the argument.
Structure The three parts of an exposition are:
-An introductory statement presents the writer’s point of view and previews the arguments to be presented.
-A series of arguments that aim to persuade the reader – new paragraph for each new argument. A topic sentence introduces the new argument.
-A conclusion sums up arguments and reinforces writer’s point of view.
Examples: Ads, editorials, legal defense
Language features of an exposition
Emotive words that show feelings and attitudes -
Words that link cause and effect - otherwise, firstly, secondly, finally
You can use second person words like commands -
Generalisations – broad statements to support ideas
Using arguments drawn from research, and statements of others to support the point/s
Cause and effect words – because, causes, stems from, consequently, leads to
Linking words - in addition, also, moreover, as well
Powerful descriptive words – sensational,
Words that link cause and effect - otherwise, firstly, secondly, finally
You can use second person words like commands -
Generalisations – broad statements to support ideas
Using arguments drawn from research, and statements of others to support the point/s
Cause and effect words – because, causes, stems from, consequently, leads to
Linking words - in addition, also, moreover, as well
Powerful descriptive words – sensational,
Examples of an exposition
Ads, editorials, legal defence
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