Hortatory Exposition Text
Thesis : Reading habit is poor among Indonesians because most people haven’t realized the importance of reading.
Argument : Reading is important to transform knowledge and technology. By reading, one knows the world. He or she will understand what he or she doesn’t see by himself or herself. The lines of the paragraphs in an article contain pieces of knowledge. The knowledge is needed to improve the quality of human’s life. Technology transformation from other country can only be done by reading a lot various sources of literature. Valuable books in libraries and book stores mean nothing if they are no tread.
Argument : Realizing the importance of reading will make someone motivated to read. When we know that something is very important because it can give us valuable information, we will try to get or do the thing. For example, a businessman who always follows latest information or news, will know what to do in his/ her business. He will make a good decision to make a transaction. Most people in all developed countries have realized the importance or reading and they have good reading habits. In bus and train stations, vehicles, waiting rooms, parks, people like reading. They enjoy reading which gives them valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Argument : A good understanding toward the importance of reading can be achieved by well organized and effective campaign. To plant an understanding in a generation’s minds is not an easy job. It needs a hard work from all components of the nation, especially the government. A serious campaign which is organized by the central and local government can help common people wake up and stand to face the real competition. The campaign can be done through various kinds of mass media such as TV, radio, booklets, bulletins, newspapers, magazines. It can also be conducted by teachers,parents and all people who care
Recommendation : Therefore, a nation-wide effective campaign of the importance of reading by all components of the nation should be done, facilitated by the government, to face the tighter competition. The world has forced globalization. Those people with little knowledge will be left behind. To speed up the better change in this country, a good reading habitis really important.
Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition / Struktur :
1.
Thesis : Statement or announcement of issue concern.
2. Arguments : Reasons for concern that will lead to recommendation.
3. Recommendation : Statement of what should or should not happen or be done based on the given arguments.
2. Arguments : Reasons for concern that will lead to recommendation.
3. Recommendation : Statement of what should or should not happen or be done based on the given arguments.
Social
Function / Commmunicative Purpose / Tujuan :
the purpose of this hortatory is influencing and persuading the readers that something should or should not happen by presenting the supporting arguments and giving recommendation.
the purpose of this hortatory is influencing and persuading the readers that something should or should not happen by presenting the supporting arguments and giving recommendation.
(to persuade the reader or listener that something should
or should not be the case)
Significant Lexicogrammatical Features :
a. Focus on generic human and non human participants, except for speaker or
writer referring to self.
b.
Use of mental processes : to state what writer feels or
thinks about issue (ex : appreciate, realize, provide).
c. Use of material processes : to state what happens (ex : drive, travel).
d. Use of relatonal processes : to state what is or should be.
e. Use of Simple Present Tense.
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Hortatory Exposition Text :
Example 1
Media Junkie
Thesis : “Just because you read it in a magazine or see
it on a TV screen, don’t make it factual.” Those lines are quoted from one of
Michael Jacson’s songs, Tabloid Junkie. When Jacko released the album History, which contains the above song,
his relationship with the media was far from line. Michael Jackson has not been
the only star who has fretted about his privacy being invaded by the press.
Argument : Regardless of whether he was guilty or not, whether
the media was telling the truth or not, media users like us who are the
potential target of the media, should make our own judgements. When we talk
about media and information, we expect the media to give us true and unbiased
information. We expect the media to be as objective as possible. But the
reality is things are not always the way we want them to be. The world is not
very black and white, it’s mostly grey. Even the truth may be adjustable.
Recommendation : Dealing with something like this, I think we have to rely on one thing:
our own conscience. Let our conscience speak before we decide whether something
is right or wrong. We must provide ourselves with as much information as possible
from all sides of the story. As wise men say: “Don’t judge the book by its
cover.”
Example 2
A Campaign of the
Importance of Reading
Thesis : Reading habit is poor among Indonesians because most people haven’t realized the importance of reading.
Argument : Reading is important to transform knowledge and technology. By reading, one knows the world. He or she will understand what he or she doesn’t see by himself or herself. The lines of the paragraphs in an article contain pieces of knowledge. The knowledge is needed to improve the quality of human’s life. Technology transformation from other country can only be done by reading a lot various sources of literature. Valuable books in libraries and book stores mean nothing if they are no tread.
Argument : Realizing the importance of reading will make someone motivated to read. When we know that something is very important because it can give us valuable information, we will try to get or do the thing. For example, a businessman who always follows latest information or news, will know what to do in his/ her business. He will make a good decision to make a transaction. Most people in all developed countries have realized the importance or reading and they have good reading habits. In bus and train stations, vehicles, waiting rooms, parks, people like reading. They enjoy reading which gives them valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Argument : A good understanding toward the importance of reading can be achieved by well organized and effective campaign. To plant an understanding in a generation’s minds is not an easy job. It needs a hard work from all components of the nation, especially the government. A serious campaign which is organized by the central and local government can help common people wake up and stand to face the real competition. The campaign can be done through various kinds of mass media such as TV, radio, booklets, bulletins, newspapers, magazines. It can also be conducted by teachers,parents and all people who care
Recommendation : Therefore, a nation-wide effective campaign of the importance of reading by all components of the nation should be done, facilitated by the government, to face the tighter competition. The world has forced globalization. Those people with little knowledge will be left behind. To speed up the better change in this country, a good reading habitis really important.
