What is an Exposition?

An exposition is simply, a detailed and comprehensive description and explanation of something, meant to inform its readers.

A Very Basic Explanation of Expositions

Expositions (in our school for example) occur in an argumentative format, primarily intended to present a view from the author, regarding a specific issue, for example, whether CCTs should be scrapped.

Expositions usually include some background information regarding the said issue, to contextualize it and set the backdrop for the reader, as he reads on. This information usually comes about in the first few parts of the exposition, setting a foundation for the later parts to extrapolate from.

For example, an exposition arguing against the idea of using embryotic tissue for scientific purposes would detail the current situation on such an issue (of whether the usage of embryotic tissue is in works, already in effect or not in effect)

Then the exposition usually will put forward its points regarding the issue, presenting the author's persuasive argumentation. For example, if the author were to argue that technology was becoming too prevalent in today's day and age, he could talk about how handphones have become an omnipresent mode of communication (Disclaimer: This is an example.)

The exposition then should present a conclusive discussion regarding the issue. This conclusion varies and is usually up to the author to decide. In expository writing that encourages a stand, the conclusion would usually detail how exactly and specifically the said points substantiate that stand.

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