【张汉熙+高级英语+】202.pptVIP

Aims To know the writing technique of exposition. To learn the methods in developing an expository writing, esp. the use of examples. To appreciate the language features Teaching Contents 1. Background information: Exposition；George Orwell 2. Detailed study of the text 3. Structure analysis / Organizational pattern 4. Language appreciation/ Language features 5. Exercises Exposition Exposition is perhaps the type of writing that is most frequently used by a student, a scientist, or a professional.Exposition --- expounding（解释；详细述说） explaining Exposition An expository paper explains or explores something, such as the process of making a machine, the causes of a natural or social phenomenon, the planning of a project, or the solution of a problem. Exposition Description -- deals with appearances and feelings Narration --- deals with events and experience Exposition --- deals with processes and relationships  Exposition Things can be explained bydefinition, listing, examples, classification, comparison and contrast, analysis，analogy, etc. （常见的说明方法有下定义、列数据、举事例、分类别、作比较、作诠释、配图表、打比方、摹状貌、引资料等10种。） 常见的说明顺序有：时间顺序、空间顺序、逻辑顺序。 Definition The key to a definition is concreteness. One has to give concrete facts to make a definition effective. 2. Listing We must have enough number of items to be listed. Then, if possible, arrange the items in the graded order of increasing importance. 3. Examples Its the simplest, the most common, best method. 4. Classification We have to follow a system consistently. The categories of division should be mutually exclusive. There should be no overlapping. One item can belong to one category and only one. 5. Comparison and contrast We liken one thing to another by pointing out their similarities (comparison) We emphasize the difference between the two. (contrast) 6. Analysis We may discuss the cause and effect of a historical event, its nature and its significance in history. Exposition Th