DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
The Social Function: To describe a specific thing, animal, or human being.
Generic Structures:
Identification--> Identifies phenomenon to be described.
Description -->Describes parts, qualities, characteristics.
SIGNIFICANT LEXICOGRAMMATICAL FEATURES:
Focus on specific Participants
Use of Attributive and Identifying Processes.
Frequent use of Epithets and Classifiers in nominal groups.
Use of simple present tense.
Example:
Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. It dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural activities, and is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia.
The climate is hot and humid. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. The heaviest rainfall is from November to May. The city lies on a flat, low plain and is likely to be affected by flood during period of heavy rainfall.
The difference between Descriptive and Report
Descriptive: Specific Description
Report: General Description
Generic Structures:
Identification--> Identifies phenomenon to be described.
Description -->Describes parts, qualities, characteristics.
SIGNIFICANT LEXICOGRAMMATICAL FEATURES:
Focus on specific Participants
Use of Attributive and Identifying Processes.
Frequent use of Epithets and Classifiers in nominal groups.
Use of simple present tense.
Example:
Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. It dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural activities, and is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia.
The climate is hot and humid. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. The heaviest rainfall is from November to May. The city lies on a flat, low plain and is likely to be affected by flood during period of heavy rainfall.
The difference between Descriptive and Report
Descriptive: Specific Description
Report: General Description
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