DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

The Definition and Purpose of Descriptive Text

Descriptive text is a text which say what a person or a thing is like.
Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.

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.

The Language Feature of Descriptive Text

Using attributive and identifying process.
Using adjective and classifiers in nominal group.
Using simple present tense

THE AMAZING TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan
in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a part of a vast
complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the
right), and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna
behind it.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an
unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element
stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating
geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary
domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The central domed chamber and
four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description,
particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the
visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
Source: www.islamicity.com/culture/Taj/default.htm

ON JATIM PARK

For people in East Java, Jatim Park may have been heard many times as it is one of the famous tourism
object in East Java province. Jatim Park offers a recreation place as well as a study center.

Jatim Park is located at Jl. Kartika 2 Batu, East Java. To reach the location is not too difficult because the
object is only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This Jatim Park tourism object is about 22 hectares width.

Visitor can enjoy at least 36 kinds of facilities which can attract them as well as give new knowledge. Just
after the pass gate, the visitors will find an interesting view of Galeri Nusantara area. This study offering
continues to step on Taman Sejarah area, which contains of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan
temple, customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue.

The other facility which is able to be enjoyed is Agro Park area. It presents crop and rareness fruits, animal
diorama which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, and supporting games like bowling,
throw ball, scooter disco, etc

Jatim Park is suitable for family and school recreation. The recreation area sites offer precious tour and can
used as alternative media of study.
Suited from:www.eastjava.com/tourism/batu/jatim-park.html
MARSUPIAL MAMMAL

Descriptive text is a text which describes a person, thing, place and certain condition in particular. According
to www.sil.org, the example of descriptive text can be the appearance of a person, detail of location or
requirement for employment. Commonly a descriptive text uses the first and third person pronoun as point of
view.
The following example of descriptive text is best in describing the appearance of a marsupial mammal. What
a marsupial mammal looks like is the clearest example of descriptive text. This marsupial description is taken
from Jenny Eather's example of descriptive text.

What am I?
I inhabit a small area in south-western Western Australia. My species was quite widespread in Australia
before European settlement but now we are endangered.
I prefer areas of open woodland. I forage for my food in the mornings and afternoons. At night I sleep in
hollow logs or under fallen timber.
My body is about 25 centimeters long. My bushy tail is nearly as long as my body. I am covered in a reddish-
brown coat with white stripes. My front legs are shorter then my back legs and I have small claws.
My ears are short but my snout is long I have a very long, sticky tongue for eating termites I can eat over
10000 termites in one day.
I am a marsupial mammal. What animal am I?

MY FRIENDS NEW SHOES

I have a close Friend. She is beautiful, attractive and trendy. She always want to be a trend setter of the day.
She always pays much attention on her appearance. Recently, she bought a new stylist foot legs from
blowfish shoes products. This shoes really matches on her.

Her new blowfish women's shoes are wonderful. When she are walking on that shoes, all her friends,
including me watch and admire that she has the most suitable shoes on her physical appearance. The style,
bright color, and brand represent her as a smart woman of the day. She really have perfect appearance.

She is really mad on that shoes. She said that the products covered all genders. The blowfish men's shoes
are as elegant as she has. The products provide varieties of choice. Ballet, casual, boot athletic shoes are
designed in attractive way. The products are international trader mark and become the hottest trend.

THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN DESCRIPTIVE AND REPORT

Some text types are quit e difficu lt to differ. Such report and descriptive text have the
similar ity in the social function and gener ic structure. However if they are analyzed
carefully, the slight differ ence between the two text types will reveal.
The purpose of the two texts are to give the live- description of the object/p articip ant . Both
the report and descriptive text try to show rather than tell the reader about the factual
conditi on of the object. Readers by themselves will catch the impressive poin t of the
object through that showing writing style. What make differ ent, betwee n report and
descriptive text, is the scope of the written object. If we talk about , eg: bicycle, it bel ongs
to report text. It will talk abou t bicycle in gen eral; its parts, physical streng h, function for
certain peopl e or other gen eral characters of bike. In the other hand, descriptive text will
convey more focus, for example "my bicycle" with its specific characters; colour, lengh,
wheel style, etc.
In short, report text describes the way of certain things and frequen tly refer to
phenomenon of natur e, anima l and scientific obj ect. Mostly, report is written after getti ng
careful observation. This scientific and technical sense make clearer differ ence from
descriptive text. The way of descriptive text in showing thing is based on the objective fact
of the thing. It describe the specific thin g simply as the thin g is.
BOROBUDUR TEMPLE

Borobudur is Hindu - Budhist temple. It was build in the nineth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient
Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India.
The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace
are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular.
Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre
at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways.
The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for
Indonesian people.

Analyzing the Text

Generic Structure Analysis
Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described in general; Borobudur temple
Description; describing the Borobudur temple in parts; eight terraces of Borobudur temple and its
characteristics
Language Feature Analysis
Using adjective and classifiers; valuable
Using simple present tense; Borobudur is well-known,The temple is constructed, etc