𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓣𝓮𝔁𝓽

 the definition of explanation text

Explanation text (text explanation) is a text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena, soisal, science, culture and more. An Explanation text is usually derived from the corresponding author questions 'why' and 'how' of a phenomenon. it is often found in science, geography and history text books.

the purpose of Explanation Text

the purpose of explanation text is to explain the processes involved in the formation and working of natural or socialcultular phenomena.

like why and how tsunami happen, the processes of raining, or how earthuake occurs, how photosynthesis works and etc.

Generic structur Explanation Text

There are three sections in the Text Explanation sentence structure, namely:

1. A general statement

In a general statement contains a general explanation of the phenomenon that will be discussed, this phenomenon could be the introduction or explanation.

2. A squenced of explanation

A squenced of explanation contains an explanation of why the phenomenon may occur or be created. A squenced of explanation in the form of answers to the question 'why' and 'how' the author when making an Explanation text. In squenced of explanation may consist of more than one paragraph.

3. Closing

Actually closing was 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 squenced of explantaion that contains the final steps described in the section squenced of explanation.

Language features Explanation Text

In a text explanation, there are linguistic traits as below, namely:

• Using simple present tense

• mengguankan abstract noun (nouns that appear)

• Passive voice mengguanakan

• Using Action verbs

Example of Explanation Text

To increase your understanding of the Explanation Text above explanation, the authors also include examples of explanation text below:

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