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 Definition Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say 'why' and 'how' of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography, and history text books. Purpose of this text is To explain how or why something happens. Generic Structure - General statement: this part consists of a general statement / general introduction of the phenomenon that we are going to explain - Sequenced of explanation: stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. - Closing: the concluding paragraph is presented in this part of explanation text even though it is not a mandatory Language Feature In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below: - Using simple present tense - Using abstract noun (no visible noun) - Using Passive voice - Using Action verbs - Containing explanation of the process Example : Global Warming As we know now, global warming which is...

 Definition     a piece of text that present one side of an issue. Exposition text aims to persuade the reader or listener by presenting oneside of an argument. Exposition text can be found as: - Advertisement - Spoken argument - Editorials Types 1. Analytical Expossition Text         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. structure:         a. Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer's position.         b. Argument: Explaining the argument to support writer's position.         c. Reiteration: Consist of conclusion the thesis and arguments. Language Features - Relational Process - Internal Conjunction - Causal Conjuction - Simple Present Tense 2. Hortatory Exposition Text     A text that represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do someth...

  A. The definition of narrative text Narrative text is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems. An important part of narrative text is the narrative mode, the set of methods used to communicate the narrative through a process narration. B. The purpose of narrative text The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story. C. Generic Structures of Narrative Text 1) Orientation Sets the scene: where and when the story happened and introduces the participants of the story: who and what is involved in the story. 2) Complication Tells the beginning of the problems which leads to the crisis (climax) of the main participants. 3) Resolution The problem (the crisis) is resolved, either in a happy ending or in a sad (tragic) ending 4) Re-orientation/Coda This is a closing remark to the story and it is optional. It consists of a moral lesson, advice or teaching from the writer  Examp...

Definition Recount text is a text that telling the reader about one story, action or activity. Its goal is to entertaining or informing the reader. Or Recount is a text which retells event or experiences in the past. which aims to tell past experiences Structure Orientation : It gives the readers the background information needed to understand the text, such as who was involved, where it happened, and when it happened. Events : A series of events, ordered in a chronological sequence. Re-orientation :A personal comment about the event or what happened in the end. Characteristic – Using the simple past tense, past continuous tense, past perfect tense, and past perfect continuous tense. – Using temporal sequence, e.g. On Saturday. On Monday, On Sunday – Focus on specific participant, e.g. I (the writer) – Using the conjunctions, such as: then, before, after, etc. – Using action verd, e.g. went, stayed Corey Taylor Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American singer, musician, ...