Explanation Text
Is a text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena, social, science, culture and more . An Explanation text is usually derived from the corresponding author of the question 'why' and 'how' of a phenomenon.
Communicative
purpose of the Explanation text is to explain the processes that occur
in the formation or activity associated with natural phenomena, social,
science, culture, and others that aim to explain.
Generic Structure Explanation Text
1. A general statement
In
a general statement contains a general explanation of the phenomenon to
be discussed, the phenomenon could be the introduction or explanation.
2. A sequenced of explanation
A
sequenced of explanation contains an explanation about why the
phenomenon may occur or be created. A sequenced of explanation in the
form of answers to the question 'why' and 'how' the writer when creating
a text Explanation. In sequenced of explanation can contain more than
one paragraph.
3. Closing
Actually
closing it is not listed in the generic structure of the Explanation
text, but most people assume that the last paragraph of the Explanation
text is closing, but it is part of sequenced of explanation which
contains the final step described in section sequenced of explanation.
Language features Explanation Text :
- Using Focus on generic, non human participants (Ex: chocolate, tree, etc)
- Using Noun phrases (Ex: cacao tree, tree seeds, etc)
- Using the simple present tense (Ex: e.g Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree.)
- Using the Passive Voice (Ex: e.g the beans are fermented for about a week.)
- Using Action verbs (Ex: e.g the chocolates maker starts by roasting the beans to bring out the flavour)
example :
How Cell Phone Work
Photosynthesis Process
How Earthquakes Happen
