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    Descriptive Text

    Definition, Generic Structures,


    Purposes, Language Features

    Definition of Descriptive Text


    Descriptive Text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its
    purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
    So, it can be said that this descriptive text is a text that explains about
    whether a person or an object is like, whether its form, its properties, its
    amount and others. The purpose of the descriptive text is clear, that is to
    describe, represent or reveal a person or an object, either abstract or
    concrete.

    Generic Structure of Descriptive Text


    1. Identification: (contains about the introduction of a person, place,
    animal or object will be described.)
    2. Description: contains a description of something such as animal,
    things, place or person by decribing its features, forms, colors, or
    anything related to what the writer describe.

    Purpose of Descriptive Text


    1. To describe person, thing or place in specific.
    2. To describe a particular person, thing or place.

    Language Feature of Descriptive Text


    1. Specific participant : has a certain object, is not common and unique
    (only one). for example: Bandengan beach, my house, Borobudur
    temple, uncle Jim
    2. The use of the adjective (an adjective) to clarify the noun, for example:
    a beautiful beach, a handsome man, the famous place in jepara, etc
    3. . The use of simple present tense: The sentence pattern used is simple
    present because it tells the fact of the object described.
    4. Action verb: verbs that show an activity (for example, run, sleep, walk,
    cut etc….
    Teks 1: The Great Barrier Reef
    The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the
    world's largest coral reef system. Stretching over 2,300 kilometers, it is a
    UNESCO World Heritage site and a haven for marine biodiversity.
    The reef is home to a diverse range of marine life, including various species
    of coral, fish, sharks, and sea turtles. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the
    Great Barrier Reef provide a unique opportunity to explore this underwater
    wonderland. It faces environmental challenges such as coral bleaching due
    to climate change, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.
    1 .What is the Great Barrier Reef a UNESCO World Heritage site for?
    a. Largest desert in the world
    b. Largest rainforest in the world
    c. Largest coral reef system
    d. Longest river in the world
    e. Tallest mountain in Oceania
    2. What activity allows you to explore the marine life in the Great Barrier
    Reef?
    a. Mountain climbing
    b. Snorkeling and scuba diving
    c. Skydiving
    d. Desert trekking
    e. River rafting
    Teks 2: The Northern Lights
    The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a spectacular
    natural light display that occurs in the polar regions. This stunning
    phenomenon is caused by the interaction between charged particles from
    the sun and the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.
    The lights often appear as vibrant colors dancing across the night sky,
    creating an otherworldly and mesmerizing spectacle. The most common
    colors observed in the Northern Lights are green, pink, purple, and blue. To
    witness this breathtaking display, one must travel to high-latitude regions
    such as Scandinavia, Canada, or Alaska, where the Northern Lights are most
    frequently visible.
    3. What causes the Northern Lights?
    a. Interaction between charged particles and the Earth's magnetic field
    b. Global warming
    c. Pollution in the atmosphere
    d. Moon phases
    e. Earth's rotation
    4. Which colors are commonly observed in the Northern Lights?
    a. Red, yellow, and orange
    b. Green, pink, purple, and blue
    c. Black and white
    d. Brown and gray
    e. Silver and gold

    5. Where is the best place to witness the Northern Lights?


    a. South America
    b. Alaska
    c. Australia
    d. Africa
    e. Asia

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