Reading Exercise (Capter 4. Analytical)

Name: Intan Maharani
Class: 11 IPA 2 (20)
Do you know?
An analytical exposition text, also called a persuasive text, is a form of essay or argumentative text
designed to persuade the reader or listener that something is the case ( good, bad, necessary, harmful,
beneficial, etc )
The text consists of three parts:
 Thesis, which indicates the topic, and ends with reasoning or proof of the statements.
 Argument, which list reasons, facts, or statistics, or provides examples.
 Reiteration, which restates the thesis statement or draws a conclusion based on the argument.
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is a piece of writing in which the writer tries to convince the reader of a writer’s
opinion about a certain issue. Essentially, the writer offers an opinion and the arguments that support it
in this essay. It is also called creative writing or an argument.
Due to its nature, persuasive writing is often used for advertisement, in order to convince customers to
buy certain products.
A good of piece of persuasive writing should always be supported with facts or data that support the
writer’s point.
Exercise : text 1
Read the following transcripts of speeches delivered by Councilors Harper and Steward and answer
the questions that follow.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I am here tonight to propose the construction of the new town hall, it will be located in E. spring Street,
and will replace the existing building in W. Broad Street.
The old building is now old, cramped, and inconvenient to work in. it is not conducive as a
workplace environment. It has previously been suggested that the project would be a waste of public
money. However, the town hall building will be a good investment of public funds. The construction will
provide employment for many people and the new building will provide public facilities such as a town
library and an art gallery.
In conclusion, the project will be valuable and highly beneficial for the public. Thank you.
Questions!
1. What is the topic of his speech?

The proposals for the new Town Hall.
2. What is Councilor Harper trying to do to the audience on his speech?
To put forward the proposals for the new Town Hall.
3. What will the new town hall project provide?

The construction of the building will provide employment for many people and the building
itself will incorporate public facilities such as a library and an art gallery.
4. So what is his conclusion at the end of his speech?

The conclusion is that the project will be of great value, not only to those directly concerned,
but also to the public as a whole.
5. Identify which are the thesis, the arguments, and the reiteration.
The thesis: I am here tonight to propose the construction of the new town hall, it will be located
in E. spring Street, and will replace the existing building in W. Broad Street.
The arguments: The old building is now old, cramped, and inconvenient to work in. it is not
conducive as a workplace environment. It has previously been suggested that the project would
be a waste of public money. However, the town hall building will be a good investment of public
funds. The construction will provide employment for many people and the new building will
provide public facilities such as a town library and an art gallery.
The reiteration: In conclusion, the project will be valuable and highly beneficial for the public.
Text 2
Ladies and gentlemen,
I would like to propose opposition to the construction project.
First of all, the construction would be a waste of public funds. It would be better to use the
funds for social services and education. For the past few years, it has been planned that the site at E.
spring Street would be used for a public park. If this site were to be used for the new building, it would
not correspond th itas surroundings.
In relation to employment, the project would only hire workers for a year or two. Afterwards,
they would need to find jobs elsewhere.
In short, in my opinion, considering the current economy, the project would be a gross
extravagance in the expenditure of public funds
Questions!
1. What is the topic of his speech?

The opposition of the building of the new Town Hall.
2. What is Councilor Steward trying to do to the audience in his speech?
He is trying to oppose the building of the new Town Hall.
3. Why does he think that a new town hall is not necessary?
Because the building would be a disgraceful waste of public money, which could far more
usefully be spent on the social services or education.
4. So what is his conclusion at the end of his speech?
His conclusion is that he considers this project a shocking waste of money at a time of financial
hardship.
5. Identify which are the thesis, the argument, and the reiteration.
The thesis: I would like to propose opposition to the construction project.
The argument: First of all, the construction would be a waste of public funds. It would be better
to use the funds for social services and education. For the past few years, it has been planned
that the site at E. spring Street would be used for a public park. If this site were to be used for
the new building, it would not correspond th itas surroundings. In relation to employment, the
project would only hire workers for a year or two. Afterwards, they would need to find jobs
elsewhere.
The reiteration: In short, in my opinion, considering the current economy, the project would be
a gross extravagance in the expenditure of public funds.

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Name: Intan Maharani

Class: 11 IPA 2 (20)

The text consists of three parts:

Ladies and gentlemen,

1. What is the topic of his speech?

To put forward the proposals for the new Town Hall.

3. What will the new town hall project provide?

4. So what is his conclusion at the end of his speech?

Ladies and gentlemen,

I would like to propose opposition to the construction project.

1. What is the topic of his speech?

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