hortatory expotition and explanaion text

Hortatory Exposition Text

Definition of Hortatory Exposition
Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.

Social Function :

            To persuade the reader or listener that something should or should not be the case

Language Features of Hortatory Exposition:

1.      Focusing on the writer.

2.      Using action verb.

3.      Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc.

4.      Using temporal connective ; firstly, secondly, however, therefore, etc.

5.      Using evaluative word ; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc.

6.      Using passive voice.

7.      Using simple present tense.

8.      The use of modals and adverbs ; may, must should, etc.

9.      The use of emotive words ; worried, alarmed, etc.

10.  The use of words that qualify statements ; usual, probably, etc.

11.  The use of subjective opinions using pronouns I and we.

Generic Structure:

1)      Thesis: Statements or announcement of issue concern.

2)      Argument: Reasons for concern that will lead to recommendation.

3)      Recommendation: Statement of what should or should not happen or be done based on the given arguments.

1)   Thesis: thesis is similar to tentative conclusion which needs to be proven by certain fact and argument. In the end, it can be true or false

2)   Arguments: this is the phase which tries to examine and support that the thesis stated above is true.

3)   Recommendation: this is what should or should not be done in the hortatory text. This recommendation is differentiating from analytical exposition.

Example of Hortatory Exposition Text:

           

Mobile Phones Should Not be Banned in School (Title)

            Mobile phones is not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures, accessing internet, and mush more. Many students bring their phones to school. For them, mobile phones has many uses. So, mobile phones should not be banned in school. Why do I said that? (Thesis)

            Firstly, students call their parents for another needs. By mobile phones, student can call their close relative of they need something to be brought to school. In addition, mobile phones can be used to call their children when one of their family were hit by disaster suddenly. An then, student can called their parent to pick her up when want to go home. (Argument)

            Secondly, increased of knowledge among students. When trying to find answer of difficult task at school, mobile phone can be used as a connecting to search the answer through GPRS or Wi-Fi networks. (Argument)

            Finally, expand the network of friendship among students. School is the right place to find friends. Average, student been at school about 7 hours or more. So that, a lot of students found their friend in the school environment. Therefore, communication between friends should be kept on of which using a mobile phone. (Argument)

            So, I think mobile phone should not be banned in school. But, use your phone in the time and right place so that no one was disturbed. (Resommendation)

Explanation text

Explanation text (text explanation) is a text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena, soisal, science, culture and more. An Explanation text is usually derived from the corresponding author questions 'why' and 'how' of a phenomenon.

Communicative purpose of Explanation Text

Explanation communicative purpose of the text is to explain the processes that occur in the formation or activity associated with natural phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and others aimed at explaining.

Generic structur Explanation Text

There are three sections in the Text Explanation sentence structure, namely:

1. A general statement

In a general statement contains a general explanation of the phenomenon that will be discussed, this phenomenon could be the introduction or explanation.

2. A squenced of explanation

A squenced of explanation contains an explanation of why the phenomenon may occur or be created. A squenced of explanation in the form of answers to the question 'why' and 'how' the author when making an Explanation text. In squenced of explanation may consist of more than one paragraph.

3. Closing

Actually closing was not listed in the generic structure of the Explanation text, but most people assume that the last paragraph of the Explanation text is closing, but it is part of squenced of explantaion that contains the final steps described in the section squenced of explanation.

Language features Explanation Text

In a text explanation, there are linguistic traits as below, namely:

• Using simple present tense

• mengguankan abstract noun (nouns that appear)

• Passive voice mengguanakan

• Using Action verbs

Example of Explanation Text

To increase your understanding of the Explanation Text above explanation, the authors also include examples of explanation text below:

Making Paper from woodchips

General statement

Woodchipping is a process used to OBTAIN pulp and paper products from forest trees. The woodchipping process begins when the trees are cut down in a selected area of ​​the forest called a coupe.

Squence of explanation

Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At the mill the bark of the logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper roomates cuts them into small pieces called woodchips. The woodchips are then screened to remove dirt and other impurities. At this stage they are either exported in this form or changed into pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then bleached and the water content is removed.

Closing

Finally the pulp is rolled out to the make paper.

Expressing of sympathy

There are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of the examples are shown below.

         Oh, I am sorry to hear that                                                                          

         That’s  too bad

         What a pity of you !

         Be patient, it would be better soon

         I take my sympathy to you

         I sympathize with your condition

         I know how is your feeling

         It would be OK soon.

There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.

         Thank you very much

         It’s very kind of you

         I hope so

         That’s a pity, isn’t it?

         Thanks for your sympathy

         Thanks for your support

         I would be OK, thank you very much for your support

Expressing of sympathy

There are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of the examples are shown below.

ü  Oh, I am sorry to hear that                                                                          

ü  That’s  too bad

ü   What a pity of you !

ü  Be patient, it would be better soon

ü  I take my sympathy to yo

ü  I sympathize with your condition

ü   I know how is your feeling

ü  It would be OK soon.

There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.

ü  Thank you very much

ü   It’s very kind of you

ü  I hope so

ü  That’s a pity, isn’t it?

ü  Thanks for your sympathy

ü  Thanks for your support

ü   I would be OK, thank you very much for your support

The use of the expression should determine the context of situation. it will be different expression used in different context of situation. These expressions below show  sequence of the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation

Showing Affection (Giving Attention) 

ü  What should I do to cheer you up?

ü  I really care about you?

ü  Don't you worry. I'm with you.

ü  What's wrong with you?

ü  Hope you will be fi ne.

ü  Are you OK?

Agreeing with an opinion

We use these words and phrases to agree with someone else's point of view:

ü  Of course.

ü  You're absolutely right.

ü  Yes, I agree.

ü  I think so too.

ü  That's a good point.

ü  Exactly.

ü  I don't think so either.

ü  So do I.

ü  I'd go along with that.

ü  That's true.

ü  Neither do I.

ü  I agree with you entirely.

ü  That's just what I was thinking.

ü  I couldn't agree more.

Showing  surprise

1. Really?
2. What?
3. What a surprise!
4. Well I never! / Blimey!
5. That's the last thing I expected
6. You're kidding!
7. I don't believe it! / Are you serious?
8. I'm speechless!
9. I'd never have guessed.
10. You don't say!
11. Really?
12. Wow! That’s amazing!
13. That’s incredible!
14. No way!
15. You’re joking!

Warning

ü  Mind the traffic!

ü  Dont touch the wire!"

ü  Keep away from the fire!" or "Don't play with the lantern!"

ü  "Look out!"

ü  Beware of the wild animals!"

Giving advice

ü  If I were in your place

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