AN ANALYSIS ON THE ABILITY OF THESECOND YEAR STUDENTS OF SMAN 13 PADANG IN COMPREHENDING GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT.

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The purpose of this research was to describe the second year students’ ability of SMAN 13 Padang in comprehending generic structure of analytical exposition text.  This research was limited to students’ ability in comprehending thesis, arguments, and reiteration of analytical exposition text.The design of this research was descriptive method. In colleting the data, the researcher used reading test on news item text in form of multiple choice. The result of this research showed that in general the ability of the second year students of SMAN 13 Padang in comprehending  generic structure of analytical exposition  text was moderate. It was proved by the fact that (60.87%); had moderate ability. In detail, the students’ ability in comprehending thesis was moderate. It was proved by the fact that (56.52%); had moderate ability. The students’ ability in comprehending argument  was moderate. It was proved by the fact that (50.72%); had moderate ability. Then, the students’ ability in comprehending reiteration  was moderate. It was proved by the fact that (46.37%); had moderate ability Based on the findings, it can be concluded that, the students’ ability in comprehending generic structure of analytical exposition text was moderate.

Key word: Ability,Comprehension, Analytical Exposition Text.