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PATHWAY TO ENGLISH

MEDIA MENGAJAR

FOR SMA/MA GRADE X

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Help the Planet We Call Home

UNIT 6

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Have you persuaded people to do something good?

How do you persuade people?

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Remember!

To show your agreement and sustain your conversation, you can use the following expressions:

  • I agree with you 100 percent.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • That’s so true.
  • That’s for sure.
  • Tell me about it!
  • You’re absolutely right.
  • That’s exactly how I feel.

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ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

Analytical exposition is an argument or persuasion text which usually begins with a statement of the writer’s point of view or the writer’s thesis. A good analytical exposition makes the thesis very clear and right from the beginning. The point of view is restated in the conclusion of the text.

Analytical exposition usually consists of the following three parts:

  • Thesis: This part tells about the writer’s point of view.
  • Series of Arguments: This part aims to convince the audience.
  • Conclusion/Reiteration: It restates the writer’s point of view.

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Language Features

Modality is about a speaker’s or a writer’s attitude towards the world. It’s used to express certainty, possibility, willingness, obligation, necessity, and ability.

Example:

  • If you get stressed, riding an e-bike will help you reduce your stress.
  • If you want to heal the world, you can use a reusable bag.

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The use of emotive language.

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Non-Emotive Language

What should we be saying if we want to overcome the climate problem?

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Emotive Language

What should we be scoffing if we want to help fight the climate crisis from our kitchens?

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The use of expressions of drawing conclusion.

Example:

  • From the facts above, it is clear that . . . .
  • Based on the reasons listed above, it is obvious that . . . .
  • From the facts above, we conclude that . . . .
  • Thus, from the reasons above, we can conclude that . . . .

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ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

In an analytical exposition text, the writer usually expresses his or her idea clearly to the listeners. One way to explain ideas clearly is by giving examples or evidences.

Here are some words and phrases to introduce evidence:

  • for example;
  • for instance;
  • such as.