Hortatory
Exposition
(Melissa F. , Ryan O. , Shanastasia S.)
Definition:
Hortatory
exposition is a type of spoken or written text that is intended to persuade the
listeners or readers that something should or should not happen or be done.
Hortatory
is similar to analytical exposition but if we have to differentiate both from
one to each other, we have one useful tool by making analysis on the generic
structure. What makes hortatory different from analytical exposition is the
last finalizing step which analytical exposition is ended by a reiteration while hortatory
exposition is finalized by certain a recommendation.
Social function of the hortatory
exposition is to persuade the readers or listeners that something should or
should not be the case.
Language
Features of Hortatory Exposition:
1. Focusing
on the writer.
2. Using
action verb.
3. Using
modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc.
4. Using
temporal connective ; firstly, secondly, however, therefore, etc.
5. Using
evaluative word ; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc.
6. Using
passive voice.
7. Using
simple present tense.
8. The
use of modals and adverbs ; may, must should, etc.
9. The
use of emotive words ; worried, alarmed, etc.
10. The
use of words that qualify statements ; usual, probably, etc.
11. The
use of subjective opinions using pronouns I and we.
Generic
Structure:
1) Thesis: Statements or announcement of
issue concern.
2) Argument: 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.
Example
of Hortatory Exposition Text:
Mobile
Phones Should Not be Banned in School (Title)
Mobile
phones is not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures,
accessing internet, and mush more. Many students bring their phones to school.
For them, mobile phones has many uses. So, mobile phones should not be banned
in school. Why do I said that? (Thesis)
Firstly,
students call their parents for another needs. By mobile phones, student can
call their close relative of they need something to be brought to school. In
addition, mobile phones can be used to call their children when one of their
family were hit by disaster suddenly. An then, student can called their parent
to pick her up when want to go home. (Argument)
Secondly,
increased of knowledge among students. When trying to find answer of difficult
task at school, mobile phone can be used as a connecting to search the answer
through GPRS or Wi-Fi networks. (Argument)
Finally,
expand the network of friendship among students. School is the right place to find
friends. Average, student been at school about 7 hours or more. So that, a lot
of students found their friend in the school environment. Therefore,
communication between friends should be kept on of which using a mobile phone. (Argument)
So,
I think mobile phone should not be banned in school. But, use your phone in the
time and right place so that no one was disturbed. (Resommendation)
