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    DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

    Descriptive text is a text used to give a detailed


    information (description) about a particular object. It
    a. Definition describes particular object like things, animals, persons
    or places, for instance: pets or persons we know well.
    b. Social Functions :
    Giving information about a particular object by describing its
    features dan special characteristics; 2. Giving information
    about a particular object by describing its physical attributes,
    behaviour, functions, etc.
    Generic Structures : The generic structure of a descriptive
    text consists of two :
    a) Identification/classification
     Identification introduces and identifies specific objects (a
    person, thing, place, animal, or event) intended to be
    described. It is used to gives a general idea about the object
    we want to describe.
     What specific topic, person, idea, or thing is being described
    or explained?
     How is the topic being described of explained?
    b) Descriptions/Characteristic Features
     Description describes the intended objects using
    descriptive details or information about the objects’
    characteristics, appearances, personality, habits,
    or qualities.
     What features or characteristics (physical
    appearance, qualities, habitual behaviour,
    significant attributes) are important to remember or
    understand about the topic being described?
    c) Conclusion/Concluding statement (optional)
     What are the main ideas and important details that
    are necessary to include?
     How will you state them in you own words following
    the structure of the text?

    c. Language features
    Language features commonly used in descriptive text:
    Specific characteristics or features are
    described or explained (size, shape,
    location, coloured, etc.).
    Descriptive adjective are used throughout
    the text.
    Descriptive text always used Present tense
    Used Passive Voice Present tense
    Details are provided to help the reader
    visualize the topic.
    Examples are often provided (for instance, such as, an
    example, to illustrate, to demonstrate).
    The topic word or a synonym for the topic is often repeated.

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