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An exposition persuades a reader or listener by presenting one side of an argument. ... Exposition texts can be personal and emotive in tone and selectively explain and analyse events, issues and phenomena. The writer wants the reader to empathise with the emotions and reasons and to support the action. Purposes:        1. To persuade the readers that idea is important matter.         2. To persuade the readers or listeners that there is something that, certainly, needs to get attention        3. To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that this opinion is correct and supported by arguments Generic Structures:        1. Thesis (Introduction): Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s position        2. Arguments (Body): Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position.        3. Reiteration (Conclusi...

Definition of Narrative Narrative is a text focusing on specific participants. Its social function is to tell stories or past events and entertain the readers. Generic Structure of Narrative A narrative text will consists of the following structure: 1.Orientation: Introducing the participants and informing the time and the place 2.Complication: Describing the rising crises which the participants have to do with 3.Resolution: Showing the way of participant to solve the crises, better or worse Language Features of Narrative ·Using processes verb ·Using temporal conjunction ·Using Simple Past Tense A text of narrative has the biggest portion to study when you are in high schools. Every semester, in all academic years, students and teachers will give much attention on this kind of text. Contoh: The ugly duck On a farm long ago, a Mama Duck sat on her nest. “How long must I wait for my babies to hatch?” she said. “I have to sit here all alone! And no one comes to visit me.” B...

A biography is a text written about someone else's life (usually someone famous). An autobiography is a text written about one's own life. Social Function of Biography To know a person’s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give many information easily and educate the readers. Characteristics of Biography Biography Is not written by subject and always written in third person. Based on research. Describes the person’s surroundings (where, when and how the person lived). Use vivid language to narrate events. Generic Structure Orientation (introduction) It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person Events In events, should be chronological order. Re-orientation (closing) It consists of conclusion or a comment or the writer. Tell about the echievement or the contribution of the person.  Grammar and language features Use of simple past tense. e.g. : -The family then moved to his stepfa...