Descriptive Text

Descriptive Text

A.     Definition

Descriptive text is text that describes atau explains a person, place, or thing certain   objects.

Deskriptif teks adalah teks yang menjelaskan orang, tempat, atau benda-benda tertentu.

B.      General Structure

·         Identification    : This section describes the identification would be describe.

·         Description    : In this section are described in detail about what is going to described.

·         Identifikasi        :Bagian ini menjelaskan tentang pengenalan yang akan mejelaskan.

·         Description        : Dibagian ini akan dijelaskan secara rinci tentang apa yang akan dijelaskan.

C.      Language Features

·         Using attributive and identifying process.

·         Using adjective and classifiers in nominal group.

·         Using simple present tense.

·         Menggunakan atributif dan mengidentifikasi proses.

·         Menggunakan kata sifat dan pengklasifikasi dalam kelompok nominal.

·         Menggunakan simple present tense.

D.     Example of Descriptive Text

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is Hindu – Budhist temple. It was build in the nineth century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia. Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.

E.      Example Of Question About The Text

1)      What century Borobudur temple was built?

2)      Where is borobudur temple located?

3)      Development is influenced by what?

4)      Borobudur structure design symbolizes what?

5)      Borobudur temple is dedicated as a monument of Indonesia on what year?

              Answer:

1)      On the ninth century

2)      Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia

3)      Gupta architecture in India

4)      Universe temple in Angkor

5)      in 1983