What is an exposition?An exposition is a piece of text that presents one side of an issue. The purpose of the exposition is to persuade the reader or listener by presenting one side of an argument, that is , the case or the case against.Exposition texts can be in the form of :1. advertisements2. spoken arguments3. editorialsFeatures of an expositionCONSTRUCTING AN EXPOSITIONAn exposition text usually has three sections. The first section introduces the authors point of view and can preview arguments that may follow in the text. Next comes a series of arguments that aim to convince the audience. The final section is a conclusion that sum up the arguments and reinforces the authors point of view.THE ARRANGEMENT of EXPOSITION1. An introductory statement1.1.The authors point of view is called the thesis of the argument and this is given in the introduction.1.2. The introduction can include a previews of the arguments that will follow in the next section of the text.1.3. A question or emotional statement can be used to capture the audience attention.

Hortatory Exposition Text Definition of Hortatory ExpositionHortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have theaddressee do something or act in certain way.Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition1. Thesis2. Arguments3. RecommendationLanguage Feature of Hortatory Exposition1. Focusing on the writer2. Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc3. Using action verb4. Using thinking verb5. Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc6. Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc7. Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc8. Using passive voice9. Using simple present tense