DESCRIPTIVE TEXTFor Senior High School

by: Muh. Zuljanahain, S.Pd

Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

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Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

Example

Descriptive texts are the texts which are used to

describe about a particular place, person or thing. A

descriptive text focuses on a specific thing and its specific

features. Descriptions can be used in textbook,

encyclopedias, scientific magazines, historical texts,

factual reading book, magazines etc

Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

Example

Social Function of Descriptive text is to describe particular person, person or thing.

Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

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Generic Structure of Descriptive text

Identification : identifies the phenomenon to be described

Description of Features : describes features in order of importance

-Parts/ things, it is about physical appearance-Qualities, it can be the degree of beauty,

excellence, value or worth-Characteristic, it can be prominent aspects

that are unique

Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

Example

Introduction of Descriptive text

Generic Features of Descriptive1.Descriptive texts usually use Simple Present Tense2.Frequent use of Passive sentences.3.Use of be (is, am, are, was, were) for the identification and showing qualities4.Use of verb “Have” (have, has, had) in order to give detail description of the object’s features.5.Use of action verbs related to the topic, especially when describing behaviors or personalities (for persons) especially the qualities6.Use of adjectives in describing

Introduction of Descriptive Text

Descriptive textsSocial Function Generic Structure of Descriptive Generic Features of Descriptive

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The Example of Description Text

Generic structure My Toy

Identification I have a toy. It is a doll, bear a doll, and I call Teddy.

Description Teddy Bear is an American origin. My dad brought it as a present for my tenth birthday anniversary last year. The doll is small, fluffy, and cute. It has thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft. Because my Teddy Bears is a doll, I don’t need to feed it. I wash it at laundry at least once a month. Every night Teddy accompanies me sleeping. When I am at school, Teddy stays in my bed. Teddy Bears is really a nice, adore, and charming toy. I love my Teddy Bear very much