Explanation Text Pt. 1

 Explanation Text

Definition.

    Explanation Text is one type of text in English that contains an explanation of how a process occurs. Explanation Text aims to provide information through a detailed explanation of a phenomenon that occurs. So, if there is an Explanation Text, then the text must have clear, detailed, and complete content in order to be able to answer the readers' questions.

Explanation Text Structure

In the Explanation Text there are several structures that must be considered, there are :

• Titles (Judul)

           The title must describe the content of the article or the text.

• Opening Statement (Pernyataan Pembuka)

           It is very necessary so that the text can present valid and factual information in order to strengthen the evidence in the process of the occurrence of this phenomenon. In the opening statement, write down the identification of the process to be explained.

• Sequencing (Pengurutan)

          In creating an article, write it in the form of short paragraphs and divide it into several parts. Do not let the reader dizzy to read paragraphs that are too long. Also use the relationship by inserting the cause and effect of a phenomenon or event.

• Conclusion (Kesimpulan)

          Write a conclusion from the information that has been given.

• Visuals (Gambaran)

           Attach visuals such as pictures, photos, diagrams, and so on to clarify the content of the writing.

Characteristics of Explanation Text

• The tense used is the simple present tense.
• Use of action verbs : do, make, create, etc.
• The writing in this text uses the passive voice.
• Using noun phrases.
• Using technical terms. Technical Terms are technical terms that are in accordance with the contents of the articles discussed.
• Using chronological conjunctions such as “next”, “first”, “then”, “to begin with”, and others.

Example of Explanation Text

How Does Rain Happen

We all know that rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems. Rain is water that descends from the sky through several processes until the rain occurs. Do you know how does rain happens?

The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of a water circle includes the sun heating the Earth’s water surface and causing the water surface to evaporate. Earth’s water includes water from lakes, rivers, and oceans. Then, the water vapor experiences condensation and becomes condensed vapor. Condensed vapor is formed from droplets so that when the air temperature is higher, it makes the droplets gather, condensed, and formed into clouds. The presence of winds helps clouds move and gather in other places that have lower temperatures. At that time, the droplets become heavier and unstoppable and cause the droplets to fall so that there is rain.

If the droplets drop in an area with very cold temperatures, the droplets will drop as snow. However, not all rain reaches the surface. Some evaporate while falling through dry air. This is called Virga, a phenomenon that is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.

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