The Definition and Purpose of Descriptive Text
Descriptive text is a text which say what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
The Generic Structure of Descriptive Text
Descriptive text has structure as below:
Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described.
Description; describing the phenomenon in parts, qualities, or/and characteristics.
The Language Feature of Descriptive Text
Using attributive and identifying process.
Using adjective and classifiers in nominal group.
Using simple present tense.
What is Descriptive Text? (part 2)
What is Descriptive Text? (part 1)
Definition
A descriptive text is a text which lists the characteristics of something.
Features
* The topic is usually about the attributes of a thing.
* Third person pronoun forms are used.
Examples (English)
* Requirements for employment
* The appearance of a person
* The details of a location
Jakarta City
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It is centrally located within the country on the northwest coast of Java Island at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. Jakarta dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural activities, an is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia-with a population of about 9 million, Jakarta has more people than any other cities in Indonesia.
The climate is hot and humid year-round. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, although it is the heaviest from November to May. To average annual precipitation in Jakarta is 1, 790 mm. The city lies on a flat, low plain and is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
Kota is city’s oldest commercial area. It is located south of the old Sunda Kelapa harbour. Glodok, the south of Kota is a banking, retail and residential neighborhood with a large Chinese population. Merdeka Square with Monas (The National Monument) dominates the city’s central district. Surrounding the square are Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace, the National Museum, and the Istiqlal Mosque.Adapted from: Microsoft Encarta
Missing
Dian, a three-year old girl, has been reported missing. She has short curly hair and dimples when she smiles. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and red shorts.
If youb see a child who looks like the little girl in the picture, please call the nearest police Station or Mr. Jeckly at 9333-3333
taken from: Look A head
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Debby Putri
Debby Putri is a model from Surabaya. Now she is a student of State Senior High School 71 Surabaya. Debby is the first daughter of Mr. Fajar Putti and Mrs. Ana Karaeng. Debby became a famous model when she won the competition of teenage Model 2005 and YTV Jrang-Jreng 2004.
Debby is brown-skinned. She is tall and slender. She is 17 years old. Debby has wavy, short, black hair, a pointed nose and rather big ears. Her face is oval and her cheeks are dimpled when she smiles.
Debby is an attractive girl in her blue jeans. She likes wearing a cotton jacket and a T-shirt. She alwayswants to feel relaxed. She is neat and well-dressed.
Debby is a cheerful and friendly girl. Everybody likes her because she is a humorous and creative girl. She gets on well with other people and she never forces her opinions on others. But sometimes Debby is short-tempered when she loses her personal things.
Her hobbbies are cooking Japanese food, shopping and singing. Debby has a beautiful voice and her favorite singer is Kris Dayanti.
taken from: Look A Head
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