Brainstorming Hortatory Text

What is the main purpose of a hortatory exposition text?

• To describe something in detail

• To tell a story from the past

• To persuade the readers to do or not to do something

• To entertain the readers

• To explain how something happens

What is the correct generic structure of a hortatory exposition?

• Orientation – Complication – Resolution

• Thesis – Arguments – Recommendation

• Identification – Description – Conclusion

• General Statement – Explanation – Closing

• Issue – Cause – Solution

"The government should increase public transportation to reduce traffic jams and air pollution. Moreover, it can encourage people to leave their private vehicles."
What part of hortatory text is this?

• Thesis

• Argument

• Recommendation

• Orientation

• Evaluation

Answer explanation

Which of the following statements is NOT usually found in the argument section of a hortatory text?

• Providing supporting facts or evidence

• Giving suggestions to the reader

• Explaining why the thesis is valid

• Presenting logical reasoning

• Giving examples to strengthen the point

Look at the picture. Which of the following sentences best represents a hortatory statement related to the image?

• The river is dirty because people throw trash into it.

• Throwing garbage into the river is a common problem in some areas.

• People should stop throwing garbage into rivers to protect the environment.

• This picture shows pollution caused by human activities.

• Some people think it is okay to throw waste into rivers.