Analytical Exposition :

Social function / purpose :

• To persuade the readers that something is the case

Generic structure :

1. Thesis (shows what the topic is)
2. Arguments (shows the reasons or opinion)
3. Re-iteration (shows the conclusion of the arguments/ restatement)

Language features :

• It uses simple present tense and sometimes present perfect tense

• It uses mental processes. It is used to state what the writer or speaker thinks or feels about something. For example: realize, feel etc.

• It often needs material processes. It is used to state what happens, e.g. ….has polluted… etc.

• It uses enumeration ; firstly, secondly, finally, etc