Explanation Text
by Nayla Putri
1. Definition
1.1. Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books.
2. Generic Structure of Explanation Text
2.1. 1.General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. 2.Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena
3. Purpose of Explanation Text
3.1. – Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. – To explain how or why something happens.
4. Language Features of Explanation Text
4.1. • Featuring generic participant: sun, rain, etc • Using chronological connection: to begin with, next, etc • Using passive voice pattern The passive voice is focusing on the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs the action. • Using simple present tense • Linking words: First, second, next, moreover, furthermore, lastly, however. • Action words: lays, rest, hit, , etc. • Technical terms : metamorphosis, vegetation, eruptions, etc. • Cause and effect terms : because, caused, by, resulted in.
5. Types of Explanation Text
5.1. 1. Sequential Explanation An explanation text that shows a process, a series of steps, and an order of events. 2. Cause and Effect Explanation An explanation text that shows an action and reaction
