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Explanation Text

The definition
Explanation is a text which discusses theory,
definition, ideology, phenomenonm opinion
or other things related to natural
phenomenon
The purpose
To explain the processes something exists and is
formed or why somethinng happens
Generic Structure
 General statement
Stating the phenomenon issues which are to
be explained
 Sequenced explanation
Stating a series of steps which explain the
phenomena
Language feature
 Featuring generic participan; sun, rain, etc
 Using chronological connection; to begin, with, next
 Using passive voice
 Using simple present
 Using action verb
 Using noun phrase
 Using adverbial phrase
 Using conjuction cause-effect
 Using conjuction of time

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