The document analyzes the function and language features of analytical exposition texts. It discusses how these texts are designed to persuade readers of a position. The texts present a thesis, outline arguments in a preview, develop each argument with elaboration, and reiterate the position. As an example, the document summarizes a text about why travelers prefer to use traveler's checks over cash when traveling between cities or countries. Traveler's checks can be replaced if lost or stolen, are safer than cash, and are accepted at banks worldwide.
2. 損
The Function of the text :
損 It is designed to persuade the reader or listener
that something is the case
3.
Language Features :
General noun.
Ex : car, pollution etc
Abstract noun
Ex : policy, government etc
Technical noun
Ex : species of animal
Action verbs
Ex : cut, run
Thinking verbs
Ex : many people believe
Modal verbs
Ex : we must preserve etc
Connectives
Ex : firstly, secondly etc
Present tense
4. Thesis
Position : Introduces topic and indicates the writers
position.
Preview : Outlines the main arguments to be
presented.
Arguments
Point : Restates main arguments outlined in the
preview
Elaboration :Develops and supports each point
Reiteration
Restates the writers position
5. Today people often purchase travelers check when they
must go from one city or country to another. They prefer
travelers checks to cash because some reasons.
First, the checks can be replaced if they are lost and
stolen. It means they who have the checks should not be
worried if the checks are lost because they will get another.
Second, it is safer than taking cash. There is no need to
be afraid if someone steals it. You wont loss your money
since he wont be able to cash it. To cash it, it requires your
signatures since there is no on the check.
Third, travelers check is acceptable in all banks over the
world. You can cash in any banks, no matter you are in USA,
Europe, or Africa
Based on the reasons above, we find out why most
travelers like to use travelers checks.
6. Today people often purchase
travelers check when they must go from
one city or country to another. They
prefer travelers checks to cash because
some reasons.
7. First, the checks can be replaced if they are lost
and stolen. It means they who have the checks
should not be worried if the checks are lost
because they will get another.
Second, it is safer than taking cash. There is no
need to be afraid if someone steals it. You wont
loss your money since he wont be able to cash it.
To cash it, it requires your signatures since there is
no on the check.
Third, travelers check is acceptable in all banks
over the world. You can cash in any banks, no
matter you are in USA, Europe, or Africa
8. Based on the reasons above, we find
out why most travelers like to use
travelers checks.