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Exposition Text

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  Exposition Teks Exposition: Definition, Generic Structure, Language Features, and Examples Definition:      Hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the problem / issue which is used as the theme of the writing, then supported by various arguments / statements and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view and closes with suggestions or recommendations from the author. what should have been done or happened in relation to the problem or issue presented at the outset.     Slightly different from hortatory exposition, analytical exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the attitude, opinion, statement or position of the author on the theme being discussed which is then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning. Purposes:        1.  ...

GIVING SUGGESTION AND OFFER

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  1. Suggest means to give a suggestion that is to introduce or propose an idea or a plan for someone's consideration.  Suggestions  are abstract and can be in form of solutions, advice, plan, and idea. It can be accepted or refused.  Social Function :  to facilitate interpersonal communication between different people.  For Example :  Let's go home. Expressions/Gambits When making suggestions, we often use the following expressions : - Let's ... - Why don't we? ... - We could ... - What about ... ? - How about ... ? - I suggest that ... - You might want to change ... - I think ... - I don't think ... Examples of Suggestions -  Let's go to the library - Why don't you do your homework before going out? - We could eat at home today. - What about eating at the new place? - How about going to Sam's place first? - I suggest that we call it a day. - You need to change your sleeping habits. - I think you should go and meet her. - I think we should do it ...

INVITATION CARD

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  INVITATION CARD  1.WHAT IS AN INVITATION CARD AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR? An invitation is a document written or printed or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited. It is used to invite someone to come, to invite people to join, to ask someone to attend, and to ask people to take part in something There are two kinds of invitation letter; 1. Formal invitation 2. Informal Invitation 2.WHAT IS FORMAL INVITATION  Informal invitat ion is an invitat ion which follows a dignified form, tone or style in agreement with an establish norm, custom or values. ( Websters, 2012). For example;  - An invitation to a wedding Structure and Examples of Formal Invitations  Before entering into the formal invitation example, you should first learn what structures it uses. Both in terms of language style, sentence structure and phrases used. The following structure must be used different examples of formal and informal invitations The difference between formal and ...