Hortatory Exposition

A. Definition of Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.

B. Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition

1. Thesis, express an opinion of writer for a case / phenomenon, or thing that issue it discussed.

2. Arguments, the reason why there is a concern, and leads to the suggestion or recommendation.

3. Recommendation, statements how something should or should not exist or do.

C. Language Feature of Hortatory Exposition

1. Focusing on the writer
2. Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc
3. Using action verb ;we must act, etc
4. Using thinking verb ; I believe, etc
5. Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc
6. Using Modal Verb ; we must preserve , etc
7. Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc
8. Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc
9. Using passive voice
10. Using simple present tense

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