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Exposition
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Exposition 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 writers 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 writers point of view. Examples: Ads, editorials, legal defense
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Exposition Scaffold Introductory
statement /thesis writers position/preview of
arguments
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.......... Argument
1:
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....... Argument
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of thesis
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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, |
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Examples of an exposition Ads, editorials, legal defence |
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References: Greef, C. (1995). Summary of school text types in science [Draft]. Disadvantaged Schools Program Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 1. Macmillan: South Yarra. Anderson, M. & Anderson, K. (1997). Text types in English 2. Macmillan: South Yarra. Literacy Committee, St Andrews Cathedral School |
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