EXPLANATION TEXT

AN EXPLANATION TEXT IS A KIND OF TEXT THAT AIMS TO

DESCRIBE HOW SOMETHING HAPPENS OR WHY IT IS MADE.

"GENERIC STRUCTURE OF
EXPLANATION TEXT"

GENERAL STATEMENT

Contains general information about the topic to be discussed in

the text.

EXPLANATION

Contains a series of events (sequence of events) of a process which

is the topic of the text. We can also explain by using why and how

questions, so that our explanation is more comprehensive.

CLOSING
The closing part is optional or does not have to be in this text. This

section may contain additional information or the author's opinion

on the topics covered.

CHARACTERISTICS OF
EXPLANATION TEXT

- Using Simple Present Tense

This text uses the Simple Present Tense because this text explains

facts.

- Using Action Verbs

Action Verbs are verbs that are used to describe an action that is

taking place. Examples are do, make, create, and so on.

- Using Passive Voices

The use of Passive Voices aims to emphasize the focus on the

happenings rather than the subject.

- Using Noun Phrases

Using the Technical Terms

These technical terms refer to technical terms related to the topics

discussed in this text.

- Contains an explanation of the process