Analytical Exposition

Social Function
To persuade the reader or listener thet something is the case.

Generic (Schematic) Structure

1. Thesis position : introduces topic and indicates writer position

2. Preview : outlines the main arguments to be presented

Arguments :

Point : restates main argument outlined in Preview

Elaboration : develops and supports each Point/Argument

3. Reiteration : restates writer's position

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