The generic structure of descriptive text :
(a) Identification / Classification
Function : To mention or to identificate the particular thing, place, or persons hat will be describe in the text.
(b) Description
Function : To describe or mention some characteristic of particular thing, place, or person.
The language features of descriptive text :
- Focus on specific participants
- Use of attributive and identifying processes
- Frequent use of epithets and classifier in nominal groups
- Use of simple present tense.
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.
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