Explanative

Text
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 Definition of
Explanative Text

Explanative text is a text or paragraph which contains information about the process
of how an event or incident occurred, and why it happened, whether it is about
nature or the social environment around us, which has a causal relationship and
process.

Usually, this explanative text is often found in science, geography and history books.
 The Purpose of
Explanative Text

● Explain the phenomenon

that occurs

● Explain the cause and effect

of an event
Characteristics of
Explanation Text
1) All information
presented in the text is
based on "factual" facts
without any additional
opinion from the author.
2) The topics discussed in
it are phenomena related to
science or are scientific in
nature.
3) This type of text is
informative and does not
try to influence the reader
to believe the things
discussed.
4) There is a statement of
cause and effect.
5) The structure of the
text consists of three types,
namely general statements,
explanatory or causal
sequences and
interpretations.
Structure of
Explanative Text
General Statement
This section, contains a general
statement of a topic or event being
discussed, and this general
statement can be in the form of an
introduction or brief explanation of
an event/phenomenon.
Explanation
In the section, there is information
about the cause and effect of an event
or phenomenon, this section of the
series of explanations is arranged in
such a way that it can explain an
event in sequence from beginning to
end.
Closing Statement
This section, explains the essence or
conclusion of the general statement and
a series of explanations of the topics
discussed.
Example of Explanative Text about Nature
Earthquakes
Have we ever felt a vibration from underground that makes the earth feel spinning and moving fast?
Well, this vibration is an earthquake.

Earthquakes are vibrations or movements that occur suddenly as a result of the sudden release of
energy that occurs on the earth’s surface. The sudden release of energy causes seismic waves,
which are destructive to various things that stand on the earth, including buildings, trees, and
others. Earthquakes cannot be predicted by a variety of existing technologies, but their strength can
be measured using a seismometer. The most common scale used to measure the strength of an
earthquake is the Richter scale. (general statement)

The level of damage caused by the earthquake was not only due to its strength, but it was also
measured by the extent of the area where the earthquake occurred. The depth of an earthquake
that occurs on an earth’s surface can also have an effect on its destructive potential, the closer to
the ground surface, the more potential an earthquake will have destructive properties. The cause of
an earthquake is caused by the sudden release of energy resulting in a pressure. Earthquakes can
also be caused by active volcanic activity and this earthquake occurs coinciding with the process that
the volcano is about to erupt. Earthquakes are classified into two, namely tectonic earthquakes and
volcanic earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes occur because the layers of the earth's crust become
soft or soft so they experience movement. Meanwhile, volcanic earthquakes occur because of a
very powerful volcanic eruption. These volcanic earthquakes occur less frequently than tectonic
earthquakes. (explanation)

Earthquakes can occur anytime and anywhere, regardless of the season and do not give a signal
when the disaster will occur. Earthquakes can destroy all existing buildings in a matter of minutes or
even seconds. However, earthquake concentrations tend to occur in certain places only. Like
Indonesia, which is on the path of the most active earthquake in the world because it is surrounded
by the Pacific ring of fire. Therefore, Indonesia is a region prone to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
and tsunamis. (closing statement)
Example of Explanative Text about Social
How Self-Confidence Formed?

A sense of self-confidence will make someone easy to adjust to the new environment, have a strong
grip on life and be able to contribute their potential. He is also capable of learning and working hard
to achieve progress and full of confidence In the role he lives. How does self confidence form? (General
Statement)

When childhood self-confidence is formed by the attitude of acceptance, appreciation, and affection
and family. But this htil doesn’t stop there, because children experience adolescence and adulthood.
At each of these times, the environment and problems faced also change and contribute to the
development of one’s personality. (Explanation)

The process of forming self-confidence begins with an understanding of the strengths and
weaknesses that are owned to be able to generate positive reactions, and use all the advantages
that exist in the individual to create self-confidence, because self-confidence is the source of our
own strength to can get along with the social environment. People who have confidence will act
decisively and have an optimistic attitude, life motivation is more meaningful and has high self-
esteem. (Closing Statement)
That is all and
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