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What is the primary purpose of descriptive text?
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.
Descriptive text solely focuses on visual descriptions.
False (B)
What are the two main generic structures of descriptive text?
What are the two main generic structures of descriptive text?
Identification and Description
Descriptive text uses specific _____ to clarify the noun.
Descriptive text uses specific _____ to clarify the noun.
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
In which tense is descriptive text typically written?
In which tense is descriptive text typically written?
Action verbs are used to describe activities in descriptive text.
Action verbs are used to describe activities in descriptive text.
Give an example of a specific participant in descriptive text.
Give an example of a specific participant in descriptive text.
What is the height of the first level of Lembah Pelangi Waterfall?
What is the height of the first level of Lembah Pelangi Waterfall?
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall has three levels.
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall has three levels.
What color is the sand at Pink Beach?
What color is the sand at Pink Beach?
The rabbit has _____ ears and a short tail.
The rabbit has _____ ears and a short tail.
Match the following features with their corresponding subjects:
Match the following features with their corresponding subjects:
Which statement about Pink Beach is correct?
Which statement about Pink Beach is correct?
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is easily accessible.
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is easily accessible.
What does the rainbow at Lembah Pelangi Waterfall represent?
What does the rainbow at Lembah Pelangi Waterfall represent?
Flashcards
Descriptive Text Definition
Descriptive Text Definition
A text that describes the characteristics of a person, place, or thing.
Descriptive Text Purpose
Descriptive Text Purpose
To showcase the details and qualities of a specific person, place, or thing, revealing its essence.
Descriptive Text Structure (Identification)
Descriptive Text Structure (Identification)
The introductory part of a descriptive text, introducing the subject.
Descriptive Text Structure (Description)
Descriptive Text Structure (Description)
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Specific Participant (Language Feature)
Specific Participant (Language Feature)
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Adjective Use (Language Feature)
Adjective Use (Language Feature)
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Simple Present Tense (Language Feature)
Simple Present Tense (Language Feature)
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Action Verbs (Language Feature)
Action Verbs (Language Feature)
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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall location
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall location
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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall access
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall access
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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall levels
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall levels
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Pink Beach description
Pink Beach description
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Pink Beach sand color source
Pink Beach sand color source
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Pink Beach marine life
Pink Beach marine life
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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall height
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall height
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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall features
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall features
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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.
