EXPLANATION T E X T

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Text Generic Structure
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The purpose of the Text
The purpose of a text explanation text is to provide a clear and
concise explanation of a concept, idea, process, or phenomenon
to a reader. The text explanation aims to make complex
information or ideas understandable to a wider audience by
breaking down the information into simpler parts and
presenting it in an organized and logical manner.
Generic Structure
– General statement
General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to
be explained.
– Sequenced of explanation
Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which
explain the phenomena
Language Feature
In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below
:
– Using simple present tense
– Using abstract noun (no visible noun)
– Using Passive voice
– Using Action verbs
– Containing explanation of the process
How a Tsunami Happens?
Exam ple
General:
W e all know that tsunamis are a series of powerful and destructive waves. Tsunami is
the deadliest wave because the wave speed is incredibly fast. But do you know how
a tsunami happens?

Explanation:
Tsunami originated from Japan, “tsu’ meaning harbor and “nami” meaning wave. They
are normally caused by earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions in, or close to an
ocean. After some sort of underwater disturbance, this causes energy to rise up to
sea level pushing the water high into the air. Gravity kicks in and pulls it down again
and then consequently causing the water to filter out into many different directions.
When a tsunami begins to approach the shore the energy in the wave is compressed.
A s a result, the water is pushed up into the wave, resulting in a powerful tsunami. If
the trough hits the shoreline first, it then causes the tide to drastically retreat.

Conclusion:
So, tsunamis happen because of natural disasters such as earthquakes or volcanic
eruptions. People who live near the shoreline have to be careful because they are
threatened by tsunamis whenever there is an earthquake.
Pertanyaan
1.What is the purpose of writing an explanation text?
2.What are the three main parts of the generic structure of an
explanation text?
3.How does an explanation text differ from other types of texts in terms
of language features?
4.What language features are commonly used in an explanation text?
5.Can you give an example of an explanation text and identify its purpose
and generic structure?
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