Analytical Exposition

Analytical Exposition

Social Function

To persuade the reader or listener that somethingis the case

Generic (Schematic) Structure

Position: Introduces topic and indicates writers position

Preview: outlines the main arguments to be presented

Arguments

Point: restates main argument outlined in preview

Elaboration: develops and supports each point/ argument

Reliteration: restates writers positions.

Significant Lexicogrammatical Features

• Focus on generic human and non human participants
• Use of simple present tense
• Use of relational Processes
• Use of Internal conjuction to stage argument
• Reasoning through casual conjunction or nominalisation