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
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