1、Exposition 6班 2组1Exposition Definition of Exposition Structure of Exposition Elements of Expository Text Example2Definition of Exposition Exposition is explanation To explain the objective character and nature of things. To clarify the occurrence and development of things. Exposition writing is nonf
2、iction prose that set forth ideas, facts, values, arguments, and the like. The purpose of exporsition is to enable the reader to the nature of things was a complete and clear, objective and accurate understanding.3Structure of Exposition1.Introduction Answer the question Briefly outline points Intro
3、duce thesis Note: You should not include anything in your introduction that is not addressed in the body of your composition.Example: Many a time in my life Ive been asking myself about what career I shall take and what I can do to prepare myself for it.Although my ideas are not consistent,I have no
4、w decided on college teaching as my life-long career.4Structure of Exposition2.Body/paragraphs Topic sentence Supporting points and elaboration linking sentence Note: refer to the keywords from the question and from question as often as possible. A good way to do this is to consistently use the your
5、 introduction throughout your essay.5 A variety of reasons have led me to choose this occupation over other more lucrative ones.First, teaching means learning.College is a place where I can enrich my knowledge and improve myself. Besides,to make my lectures more constructive and stimulating,I have t
6、o read extensively,explore new knowledge and gain a better understanding of the worldthe very thing I enjoy in my life.Second, teaching means independence.As a teacher,I am my own boss and free to use my own ideas to make my own decisions.It is a privilege not everyone can have,even those with highl
7、y-paid positions.The content of my lessons and the way of delivering lessons largely depend on myself.Finally,I like teaching because it offers a sense of dignity.A teacher is not only a person who passes down knowledge,but a person who plays an important role in the process of studentsgrowing. To b
8、e a teacher,I am a person who helps to create and mould studentspersonality.I am proud of such a noble career.6Structure of Exposition3. Conclusion Answer the question according to your thesis bring together all your information in a more general way in the introduction.Example However,teaching is a
9、 demanding job.Only a person with rich knowledge can make a qualified teacher.In order to be a college teacher,I shall study hard not only in class,but also in daily life.Moreover, I shall train my patience,improve my handwriting, and enlarge my knowledge.7 There are certain elements found in exposi
10、tory text, each type of element makes its own demands on the reader: description, sequence, comparison, cause & effect, problem & solution. 8Elements of Expository Text 1. description The author lists characteristics, features, and examples to describe a subject. BatsHave wingsThey flysleep in dayti
11、mehang upside downdifferent kindsthey are mammalsuse soundwaveseat insects9Elements of Expository Text 2. sequence The author lists items or events in numerical or chronological order. Clue words include first, second, third, next, then and finally. Olympics began in 276 B.C.Olympics ended in 394 A.
12、D.Modern Olympics began in 1896Almost 300 males competed in the 1896 Olympics10Elements of Expository Text3. comparison The author explains how two or more things are alike or different. Clue words include different, in contrast, alike, same as, or on the other hand. Summer and Winterseasons sun shi
13、nes sports are playedno snowwarmer temperaturesflowersbaby animals Easter & 4th of Julysnowcolder temperaturesno flowers bloomingbears hibernateChristmas & New Years11Elements of Expository Text4. cause & effect The author explains one or more causes and the resulting effect or effects. Clue words a
14、re reasons why, if, then, as a result, therefore, and because. 12Elements of Expository Text5. problem & solution The author states a problem and lists one or more solutions for the problem. Clue words are problem is, dilemma is, puzzle is, solve, question, and answer. 13Example Advertising Advertis
15、ing reaches people through varied forms of mass communication. These media include newspapers, magazines, television, radio and outdoor signs. Advertisers buy space in newspaper and magazine to publish their ads. They buy time on television and radio to broadcast their commercials. 14 One of the sev
16、eral advantages is that most adults read a daily newspaper, and many of them specifically check the ads for information about products, services , or special sales. A main advantage of television to advertisers is that it brings sight, sound and action directly to consumers in their home. And one ad
17、vantage of advertising on radio is that people can listen to programmes while doing other things , such as driving a car or working a car or working at home. 15 Magazines are usually read in a leisurely manner and are often kept for weeks or months before being discarded. While large, colorful outdo
18、or signs, which people pass by repeatedly, easily attract attention. Other ways of advertising include the use of transportation signs, window displays, point of sale displays , telephone directories and novelties. 16Brief Analyses paragraph 1 ways of advertising paragraph 2 benefits of advertising on newspaper paragraph 3 advantages of advertising in TV paragraph 4 advertising on magazine and billboard paragraph 5 other methods of advertising17Thank you! 18
