Explanation Text

 

Definition of Explanation Text

    Is one of the texts from English which describes a process or origin. This text is almost the same as the procedural text, but what distinguishes it is that it contains a more detailed and detailed explanation which is made clear for each part, whereas if the procedure text is more explained with steps. That way, we can know that the explanation text serves to provide information to readers about a process in detail.

The Characteristics of Explanation Text

• Using the Simple Present Tense : because this text describes the facts.
• Using the Action Verbs : action verbs are verbs used to describe an ongoing action c/. do, make, create, etc.
• Using the Passive Voices : aims to emphasize the focus on the event that is taking place rather than the subject.
• Using the Noun Phrases
• Using the Technical Terms : refers to technical terms related to the topics discussed in this text.
• Contains an explanation of the process.

Generic Structure of Explanation Text

1.  General Statement : Contains general information on topics to be discussed in the text.
2.  Explanation           : Contains a series of events (sequence of events) from a process which is the topic of the text. We can also explain by using the why and how questions, so that the explanation we convey is more comprehensive.
3.  Closing                  : The closing or closing part is optional or does not have to be in this text. This section may contain additional information or the author's opinion on the topics discussed.

Example of Explanation Text

How Does Rain Happen 

General Statement 

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

Explanation  

    The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of water circle includes the sun heating the Earth’s water surface and causing the water surface to evaporate. Earth’s water includes water from lake, river, and ocean. 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. 

Closing

    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 evaporates while falling through dry air. This is called Virga, a phenomenon which is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.

 

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