Understanding Descriptive Text
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What is the primary purpose of descriptive text?

  • To describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing (correct)
  • To persuade the reader
  • To inform about events
  • To entertain the reader
  • Descriptive text solely focuses on visual descriptions.

    False

    What are the two main generic structures of descriptive text?

    Identification and Description

    Descriptive text uses specific _____ to clarify the noun.

    <p>adjectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Identification = Introduction of person, place, or object Description = Details about features, forms, colors Specific participant = Unique subject of description Simple present tense = Tense used to state facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which tense is descriptive text typically written?

    <p>Simple present tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Action verbs are used to describe activities in descriptive text.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a specific participant in descriptive text.

    <p>Borobudur temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the first level of Lembah Pelangi Waterfall?

    <p>100 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lembah Pelangi Waterfall has three levels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is the sand at Pink Beach?

    <p>Pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rabbit has _____ ears and a short tail.

    <p>long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with their corresponding subjects:

    <p>Lembah Pelangi Waterfall = 100 meters height My Cat = Orange and white fur My Rabbit = Long ears Pink Beach = Pink sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Pink Beach is correct?

    <p>It has 1,000 species of fish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is easily accessible.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rainbow at Lembah Pelangi Waterfall represent?

    <p>The name suggests the rainbow is one of its best enchantments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Descriptive Text Definition

    • Descriptive text describes a person, place, or thing, revealing characteristics.
    • It explains what something is like, including its appearance, features, and properties.
    • It provides sensory details, focusing on visual experience, but also encompassing other senses.
    • A descriptive text explicitly states its purpose: to depict something's characteristics.

    Generic Structure

    • Descriptive texts follow a specific structure but this is not mandatory.
    • The structure usually begins with identifying the subject.
    • This introduction establishes the person, place, animal, or object being described.
    • The description follows, detailing features, elements, and properties.

    Purpose of Descriptive Text

    • Describe a person, object, or location precisely.
    • Detail specific characteristics and attributes of the subject.

    Language Features

    • Specific participants: Unique, non-generic elements.
    • Adjectives: Used to elaborate on nouns, for example; a beautiful beach, beautiful sunset.
    • Simple present tense: Used to describe facts or states, not actions.
    • Action verbs: Indicate activity, like run, jump, sleep, etc.

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    Explore the principles of descriptive text through this quiz. Learn about its structure, purpose, and language features in detail. This exercise will enhance your ability to describe characters, places, and objects effectively.

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