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EXPLORING YOUR MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Characteristics:

1. Present facts, data, and information that enhance the
reader’s understanding of a topic.
2. Each paragraph usually begins with a topic sentence that
introduces the main idea, followed by supporting sentences
that elaborate with facts, examples, and evidence.

3. Avoids ambiguity and ensures that the information presented
is understandable to the target audience.
4. Focused on factual information and logical reasoning.

5. Writing style is more restrained and professional, avoiding
casual language and slang.

6. Frequently includes examples, statistics, quotes from
experts, and other forms of evidence.
The Types of Exposition Text

1. Analytical Exposition
Starts with a statement from the author to show their
attitude and position in responding to an issue or theme to
be discussed. Subsequently, the author will present many
opinions and arguments to support the initial opinion written
at the beginning. The author then closes or concludes the
text with a restatement of the initial opinion as a form of
emphasis intended for the audience.

2. Hortatory Exposition
Starts with a statement about a hot or viral issue to be
raised as the theme of the writing. Following this, the author
will state various supporting arguments relevant to the
theme to help the reader better understand the author’s
point of view. Finally, the text will close with suggestions

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