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Exposition text

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  Definition of Analytical Exposition Text Analytical Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter, and to analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it. Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text – To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed or gained attention by way of providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic. Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition Text Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view.  Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation. Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration. The ...

NARRATIVE TEXT

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 NARRATIVE TEXT  do you know what narrative text is? Narrative text is one type of text that tells about a series of events chronologically and connected to each other.   The nature of narrative text is imaginative or in the form of a fictional story (composition) which has the aim of entertaining the reader. Narrative Text Characteristics Narrative text tells about a story that happened in the past. Using nouns or nouns to replace the words animals, people, things in the story.  For example the dwarfs, carriage and so on. Usually, they are stories that are already widely known by people and developed in the community.  Examples such as The Rabbit and The Turtle, Malin Kundang and so on. The elements of narrative text consist of setting time, place, story theme, character, atmosphere, conflict and resolution. Arranged in a simple sequel or several complex sequels. Generic Structure of Narrative Text Orientation , Introduce the characters and describe the setting...

BIOGRAPHY TEXT

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  Definition of Biography Text Biography text   is a detailed description or account of a person’s life and written by someone else, it is nonfiction text. Function of Biography To know a person’s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give much information easily and educate the readers. Characteristics of Biography Biography is not written by subject and always written in the third person. Based on research. Describes the person’s surroundings (where, when and how the person lived). Use vivid language to narrate events. Generic Structure Orientation (Introduction) It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person. Events In events, should be in chronological order.   Re-Orientation (Closing) It consists of a conclusion or comment or the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the person. Grammar and Language Features Simple Past Tense Simple Past Tense is the main m...

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

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What is descriptive text ??? Descriptive text is Text that describes a particular person, animal, place, or thing. What is the purpose ?? • to introduce someone / something  • to attract people to visit or come  Type descriptive  • person • lovely animal  • place • favorite thing  Text Structure Can include  • Identification (whole and part names)  • Properties (size, color, quantity, shape, etc.)  • Functions, benefits, actions, habits   Linguistic elements  • Vocabulary and terms related to famous tourist attractions and historical buildings  • Adverbs related to traits such as quite, very, extremely, etc.  • Declarative and interrogative sentences in the correct tense.  • Singular and plural nouns correctly , with or without a, the, this, those, my, their, etc.  • Speech, stress, intonation, spelling, punctuation and handwriting

Procedure text

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Procedure text is a text designed to describe how something is done/achieved through a sequence of actions or steps.   There are three elements that make up a procedure text as shown in the chart below: Social function  Provide information/instructions on how to achieve the best results efficiently, avoiding accidents, damage, waste, etc.  Text structure   - Goal  - Materials  - Steps  Linguistic elements  - Grammar: imperative, negative and positive sentences  - Phrases and vocabulary commonly used in manuals and tips  - Singular and plural nouns with or without a, the, this, those, my, their, etc.   - Speech, stress, intonation, spelling, sign reading and handwriting

NEWS ITEM

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  Definition and Purpose According to the Oxford English Dictionary,  news item text is a text which inform readers about events of the day. News item is one type of text in English that is used if you want to learn to be a good journalist. Structure and Language Characteristics  In news item text, there are three parts of the linguistic structure, namely: The main event is the main part that tells the event or the main news that you want to discuss   Elaboration or event background contains an explanation of the main event part.   Source is about the source of the news, and this also includes comments and things given by the source The following are the linguistic characteristics of other text news items:  Brief information contained in the headline  Focus on an incident  Dominant uses saying verbs, such as reported, quoted, said, preached, and so on.  Generally use action verbs, which are verbs that show activity  Often use auxiliary...