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  Definition of Analytical Exposition Text Analytical Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter, and to analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it. Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition Text # Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view. # Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation.  # Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration :  From the fact above … I personally believe … Therefore, my conclusion is … In conclusion … Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text – To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed...

  Definition of Narrative Text A narrative text is an imaginative story to entertain people  Generic Structure of Narrative Text # Orientation : It is about the opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced. # Complication : Where the problems in the story developed. # Resolution : Where the problems in the story is solved # Coda / reorientation (optional) – lesson from the story. Purpose of Narrative Text – The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story. The Characteristics / Language Feature of Narrative Text – Past tense (killed, drunk, etc) – Adverb of time (Once upun a time, one day, etc) – Time conjunction (when, then, suddenly, etc) – Specific character. The character of the story is specific, not general. (Cinderella, Snow White, Alibaba, etc) – Action verbs. A verb that shows an action. (killed, dug, walked, etc) – Direct speech. It is to make the story lively. (Snow White said,”My name is Snow White). The direct...

 Definition of Biography Text Biography text is a text tells about the whole or parts of someone’s life. It encompasses the person’s detailed life events, like where she/he was born, grew up, what has she/he achieved in life or how, and later her/his death. Function of Biography Text The function of biography text are :  • To know a person’s story life • To give information and educate the readers. Generic Structure of Biography Text • Orientation (Introduction) : It is the opening paragraph. It gives the readers background information of the person. • Events : Event is as chronological order. • Re-Orientation (Closing) : It consists of a conclusion or comment of the writer. It tells about the achievement or the contribution of the person. Language Features of Biography Text • Simple Past : ° He lived in Puncak Jaya ° He worked hard ° He refused violence • Adjective ° He was generous ° She was beautiful woman ° His/her village was very cold 5 question about biography text...