Descriptive Text
1.
The Definition and Purpose 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.
2.
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.
3.
The Language Feature of Descriptive Text
- Using attributive and identifying process.
·
Using
adjective and classifiers in nominal group.
- Using simple present tense
4. The
purpose of descriptive text
·
to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.
5.
Examples and structures of the text
Monas National Monument
Identification: Monas National Monument is a 132-meter tower in the center of
Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta, is the capital of the
state. It symbolizes the struggle for Indonesian independence of ourcountry.
Description: The monument consists
of a 117.7 m obelisk on a 45m square platform at a height of 17 m. Towering
monument symbolizes the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Resembles a phallus, or
pestle mortar pestle and Yoni resembles rice or mortar, two important things in
the tradition of Indonesian agriculture. Construction began in 1961 under the
direction of President Sukarno, the first president of the us and the monument
was opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold
foil, and now the monument calls.
Reference
The example of descriptive text
Mrs. Debby Magdalena
Identication: Mrs. Debby Magdelena is one of the
successful carrier woman. She is the new sales manager for Jakarta sales office
of Le Meridean Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort.
description: Mrs. Debby Magdalena holds her new position as from Marc 2nd, 2009. Prior to her assignment at Le Meredian Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort, she was the sales manager at Novotel Nusa Dua’s Jakarta sales office. Prior to that, she worked at a number of reputable hotels such as Radison Hotel Jakarta, Aston Hotel Jakarta, and Novotel Nusa Dua Bali. Born in Jakarta, she is a graduate of BPLP Bandung majoring hotel management and of Dwipa Wacana University in majoring management. With her strong background in reservations, front office and sales she will be a valuable asset to Le Meridian Nirvana Golf and Spa Resort. As the sales representative in Jakarta, she will be based at Le Meridian Jakarta Hotel.
description: Mrs. Debby Magdalena holds her new position as from Marc 2nd, 2009. Prior to her assignment at Le Meredian Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort, she was the sales manager at Novotel Nusa Dua’s Jakarta sales office. Prior to that, she worked at a number of reputable hotels such as Radison Hotel Jakarta, Aston Hotel Jakarta, and Novotel Nusa Dua Bali. Born in Jakarta, she is a graduate of BPLP Bandung majoring hotel management and of Dwipa Wacana University in majoring management. With her strong background in reservations, front office and sales she will be a valuable asset to Le Meridian Nirvana Golf and Spa Resort. As the sales representative in Jakarta, she will be based at Le Meridian Jakarta Hotel.
Reference
the Jakarta Post, April 7, 2009 with
necessary changes
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