Exposition Text dan Contohnya

An exposition is a text that presents a point of view. The writer tries to persuade or convince the reader of his/her point of view. For example an exposition of films or book just reviews one point of view the writers. In other expositions such as letters to the forum page, in debate discussion, the writer presents not only his/her own opinion, but also acknowledges other points of view.

Sebuah teks eksposisi mempersembahkan suatu sudut pandang atau pendapat. Penulis berusaha mengajak atau meyakinkan para pembaca atas pendapatnya. Seperti contoh-nya ekposisi pada suatu film atau buku yang mengulas tentang pendapat si penulis. Dalam teks eksposisi lainnya seperti surat, diskusi debat, penulis tidak hanya mengulas pendapat dia sendiri tetapi mengenali banyaknya pendapat lain.

In the table below is given the grammatical feature and the example. Take a look!

In exposition text, we use powerful words with positive connotations to emphasize positive points Mengguanakan kata yang berarti konotasi positive, seperti to ruin this beautiful isle, kata ini memiliki arti menghancurkan keindahannya maksudnya adalah mengancam berbagai kerusakan keindahan yang dimiliki pulau.	Today, with tourism and the development of the island, pollution is fast becoming a serious problem, threatening to ruin this beautiful isle of tranquility.
We use powerful words with negative connotations to emphasize negative  points Mengguanakan kata yang berarti konotasi negative, seperti health hazard, kata ini memiliki arti kesehatan yang berbahaya, maksudnya adalah mengancam berbagai kondisi kesehatan	Land pollution has created health hazards and has tarnished the beauty of Pulau Ubin to a great extent.
We use adverbials of degree to shape the reader’s point of you	Air pollution occurs mainly because of the poisonous and fumes from vehicles, hips and machines in the quarry
We also use intensifiers to shape the readers’ point of view Menggunakan kata penekanan, seperti strongly, extremely etc.	Indeed, littering by the locals and tourists, and the extremely improper disposal of sewage are the pollution on the island.
We use subordinate clause of reason, purpose and result to explain the argument and convince the reader. Menggunakan subordinate conjunction, seperti when, because, if, even though, even if etc.	Pulau Ubin is in great danger because of pollution largely caused by our actions It is up to each and every one of us to do our part to save our environment. The flora and fauna on the island suffer greatly when aquatic plants and animals die due to the contaminated water
We use the simple present tense to present arguments as facts. Menggunakan tenses simple preent tense.	A tour round the island reveals litter all around.

To write exposition text, we should include the following:

1.  An introductory paragraph or statement that gives an idea of the argument that will follow.  (pernyataan yang membeikan suatu ide terhadap argumennya)

2. A series of arguments that tend to persuade the reader, the arguments may consist of both facts and opinion, and some arguments may have subheadings (berisikan argument yang tujuannya untuk mengajak pembaca, bisa dengan secara fakta maupun pendapat)

3. A conclusion to sum up the argument and to emphasize our opinion once again (berisikan kesimpulan dari beberapa argument yang ditulis dan berfungsi untuk menekankan pendapat yang ditulis. Agar pendapat maupun fakta yang ditulis terpercaya bagi pembaca)

To make clear the explanation above, the writer would give example of exposition text.

A Solution Needed for Pollution

(1). Introductory paragraph (gives an idea of the arguments that follow)

Pulau Ubin is plagued by an incessant pest pollution/ Today, with tourism and the development of the island, pollution is fast becoming a serious problem, threatening to ruin this beautiful isle of tranquility. Pulau Ubin is being attacked by all forms of pollution-land, air, water and noise! We must recognize the severity of the pollution problem and take immediate steps to save Pulau Ubin.

(2) series of arguments  (aims to persuade the audience with facts and opinion)

(Argument 1) Land pollution has created health hazards and has tarnished the beauty of Pulau Ubin to a great extent. A tour of the island reveals litter all around. Indeed, littering by the locals and tourists, and the extremely improper disposal of sewage are two primary causes of land pollution on the island.

(Argument 2) Water pollution adds to the pollution problem largely because there poor sanitation and indiscriminate littering. Not only is this an unpleasant sight, the flora and the fauna on the island also suffer greatly when aquatic plants and animals die due to the contaminated water.

(Argument 3) Air and noise pollution have also taken a toll on Pulau Ubi, thus further threatening the future of the island. Air pollution occurs mainly because of the poisonous exhaust fumes from vehicles, ships and machines in the quarry. Noise pollution is caused mostly by vehicles like scooters traveling on the island.

Conclusion (sum up arguments and re- emphasize writer’s opinion)

Pulau Ubin is in great danger because of pollution largely caused by our actions. It is up to each and every one of us to do our part to save our natural environment. We need to act now in order to save it. Can we count on you?

Source           : The good grammar hand book: primary 5 and 6 (my pals are here).