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  Definition of Analytical Exposition Text Analytical Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter, and to analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it. Generic Structure of Analytical Exposition Text # Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view. # Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation.  # Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration :  From the fact above … I personally believe … Therefore, my conclusion is … In conclusion … Purpose of Analytical Exposition Text – To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed...

  Definition of Narrative Text A narrative text is an imaginative story to entertain people  Generic Structure of Narrative Text # Orientation : It is about the opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced. # Complication : Where the problems in the story developed. # Resolution : Where the problems in the story is solved # Coda / reorientation (optional) – lesson from the story. Purpose of Narrative Text – The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story. The Characteristics / Language Feature of Narrative Text – Past tense (killed, drunk, etc) – Adverb of time (Once upun a time, one day, etc) – Time conjunction (when, then, suddenly, etc) – Specific character. The character of the story is specific, not general. (Cinderella, Snow White, Alibaba, etc) – Action verbs. A verb that shows an action. (killed, dug, walked, etc) – Direct speech. It is to make the story lively. (Snow White said,”My name is Snow White). The direct...

 Definition of Biography Text Biography text is a text tells about the whole or parts of someone’s life. It encompasses the person’s detailed life events, like where she/he was born, grew up, what has she/he achieved in life or how, and later her/his death. Function of Biography Text The function of biography text are :  • To know a person’s story life • To give information and educate the readers. Generic Structure of Biography Text • Orientation (Introduction) : It is the opening paragraph. It gives the readers background information of the person. • Events : Event is as chronological order. • Re-Orientation (Closing) : It consists of a conclusion or comment of the writer. It tells about the achievement or the contribution of the person. Language Features of Biography Text • Simple Past : ° He lived in Puncak Jaya ° He worked hard ° He refused violence • Adjective ° He was generous ° She was beautiful woman ° His/her village was very cold 5 question about biography text...

  Definition of Descriptive Text : Descriptive Text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing. Purpose of Descriptive text : 1.   T o describe perso n, thing or place in specific 2.   To describe a particular person, thing or place. Generic Structure   of Descriptive Text : When writing descriptive text, there are some generic structures (actually not mandatory) for our writing to be true. The arrangement is: 1.   Identification:  (contains about the introduction of a person, place, animal  or object will be described.) 2.   Description : contains a description of something such as animal, things, place or person by decribing its features, forms, colors, or anything rel ated to what the writer describe.   L anguage Feature of Descriptive Text : –  Specific participan t :  has a certain object, is not common and unique (only one). for example: Ban...

 Definition of Procedure Text There are three definition about procedure text : (1)Texts that explain how something works or how to use instruction / operation manuals e.g. how to use the video, the computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax. (2) Texts that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules for games, science experiments, road safety rules. (3) Texts that deal with human behavior, e.g how to live happily, how to succeed Generic Structure of Procedure Text # Goal : (e.g : How to make spaghetti) # Material or Ingredient : (e.g : the material to cook omelette are egg, onion, vegetable oil, etc. ) # Step : (e.g : first, wash the tomatoes, onion, …., second cut the onions becomes slice. . . ) Purpose of Procedure Text – To explain/tell (the reader) how to make/operate/do something through a sequence of actions or steps. – To explain steps/instruction to make/operate/do something Language Feature of Procedure Text – Use adverbial of sequence / Using ...

  Definition of News Item Text News item text is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important. Generic Structure of News Item Text 1. Main Events / Newsworthy event(s) : it recounts the event in summary form. 2. Elaboration / Background event(s) : they elaborate what happened, to whom, in what circumstance. 3. Resource of Information (Source) : it contains comments by participants in, witnesses to and authorities expert on the event. Purpose of News Item Text  News item text is used to inform readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important. Another purpose is to present information the readers about newsworthy or important events of the day. Language Feature of News Item Text  1. Focusing on circumstances (using a simple language in writing the text). 2. Using saying verbs : “….”, She said, informed, told, reported. 3. Sometimes at the beginning of news, the scene is mentioned : Bandun...