Hortatory Exposition Text

a.    Definition

Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.

b.    Generic Structure of Hortatory Exposition

      Thesis

      Arguments

      Recommendation

c.    Language Feature

      Focusing on the writer

      Using abstract noun; policy, advantage, etc

      Using action verb

      Using thinking verb

      Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc

      Using temporal connective; firstly, secondly, etc

      Using evaluative words; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc

      Using passive voice

      Using simple present tense

d.    Example

A Campaign of the Importance of Reading

Reading habit is poor among Indonesians because most people haven’t realized the importance of reading

Reading is important to transform knowledge and technology. By reading, one knows the world. He or she will understand what he doesn’t see by himself or herself. The lines of the paragraphs in an article contain pieces of knowledge. The knowledge is needed to improve the quality of human’s life. Technology transformation from other country can only be done by reading a lot various sources of literature. Valuable books in libraries and bookstores mean nothing if they are not read.

Realizing the importance of reading will make someone motivated to read. When we know that something is very important because it can give us valuable information, we will try to get or do the thing. For example, a businessman who always follows latest information or news, will know what to do in his/ her business. He will make a good decision to make a transaction. Most people in all developed countries have realized the importance or reading and they have good reading habits. In bus and train stations, vehicles, waiting rooms, parks, people like reading. They enjoy reading which gives them valuable knowledge and inspiration.

A good understanding toward the importance of reading can be achieved by well organized and effective campaign. To plant an understanding in a generation’s minds is not an easy job. It needs a hard work from all components of the nation, especially the government. A serious campaign which is organized by the central and local government can help common people wake up and stand to face the real competition. The campaign can be done through various kinds of mass media such as TV, radio, booklets, bulletins, newspapers, magazines. It can also be conducted by teachers, parents and all people who care.

Therefore, a nation-wide effective campaign of the importance of reading by all components of the nation should be done, facilitated by the government, to face the tighter competition. The world has forced globalization. Those people with little knowledge will be left behind. To speed up the better change in this country, a good reading habit is really important.