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Definition Exposition Text

Exposition text is a writing that is persuasive and tries to convince the readers or listeners. This paper usually contains important issues that are currently being discussed.

Exposition Text Type

There are two types of exposition text in English that you can distinguish. Among others are:

Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the issue or problem that is raised as the theme of the writing.

Then it is supported by various arguments and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view. Finally, the text will be closed with suggestions or recommendations from the author on what should be done or happened related to the problem or issue presented at the beginning.

Text Structure in Exposition Text

To write exposition text, there are three structures that must be learned and applied in your writing. Among others are:

1. Thesis: This section will contain the issue or problem that will be raised, while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.

2. Argument: The section that contains the opinions or arguments that the author begins to explain. Both the hortatory exposition and analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.

3. Reitaration: Reiteration is a conclusion. The hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author on the problem that is the theme of the writing. While the analytical exposition, this section will contain a re-statement from the author.

Language Structure

In addition to the structure of writing, there are linguistic elements that you need to pay attention to in writing exposition text. Among others are:

1. Using the simple present tense.

2. Many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason, and others.

3. Contains arguments.

4. Many use words that contain cause and effect (cause-effect).

5. Using vocabulary that can evoke emotions in readers, such as: Amused, concerned, innocent, unreasonable etc.

Part 1

Activity 1

Read the text below carefully!

Activity 2

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Activity 3

1. Write an Exposition text, minimal 4 paragraph and attach picture in each paragraph and publish it in your blog

2. Record a video you read the paragraph in a good pronunciation creatively and publish in your you tube channel. attach the video in your blog 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

One of the challenges Indonesia has faced in its decades-long fight against HIV/AIDS is the stigma that accompanies the disease. Often, the public takes things into its own hands by sending those who test positive into exile, branding them as a source of problems and a burden.

A similar phenomenon is occurring as the country struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19, which since early March has infected more than 378,000 and killed nearly 13,000. In some countries, the stigma has even developed into prejudice against Asians, simply because the pandemic began in Wuhan, China.

A survey conducted in August by the LaporCOVID-19 (Report COVID-19) community, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Indonesia (UI) Faculty of Psychology, discovered that stigma surrounding COVID-19 patients and survivors did not subside.

Needless to say, ending the pandemic is impossible without addressing the stigmatization and prejudice COVID-19 patients face. To avoid the stigma, many have resisted testing and tracing, refused hospitalization and seized the dead bodies of loved ones from the hospital to prevent them from being buried under COVID-19 protocols.

On Nov. 19, the Jakarta administration will begin enforcing a new bylaw that stipulates a maximum fine of Rp 7.5 million for obstructing measures to tackle contagion, such as refusing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, COVID-19 treatment, vaccination or isolation.

The city government previously issued a gubernatorial regulation that outlined punishments for people who did not wear masks in public and business owners who failed to enforce social distancing in workplaces. The penalties ranged from one hour of community service and progressive fines to the withdrawal of business permits. But according to the 2011 Regional Government Law, only regional bylaws or higher levels of regulation can legally establish fines.

West Sumatra and now Jakarta are the only provinces that have enacted bylaws to deter people from undermining the government’s efforts to win the battle against COVID-19. The 2018 Health Quarantine Law also stipulates punitive measures, which include imprisonment, to ensure public compliance with health protocols, but the law has been enforced only once, against Tegal legislative council deputy speaker Wasmadi Edi Susilo, for holding a dangdut concert that attracted a huge crowd last month. The Jakarta government has less than one month to familiarize people with the new bylaw, but doubts have already emerged about whether it will be an effective deterrent. Problems with laws and regulations often rest with their inconsistent implementation. More efforts are needed to educate the public about the virus, how it is transmitted and the danger it poses to their health rather than resorting to punishment. Perhaps people do not follow the health protocols because they know little about the virus in the first place.

It is the incomplete understanding of the disease, in addition to misinformation circulating on social media and in social interactions that has allowed the COVID-19 stigma to persist. Health workers, formal and informal leaders, academics and other elements of society need to join forces to end the stigma and win the war on the pandemic.