Saturday, April 07, 2012

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT : THE GENERIC STRUCTURE & EXAMPLE

SOCIAL FUNCTION:
a text which is used to describe a particular person, place or thing.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :
- Identification
- Description

EXAMPLE OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT:

Tittle :
PURNA BHAKTI PERTIWI MUSEUM


Paragraph 1 (Identification) : 
Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum is a place to preserve the historical evidance of Mr. Soeharto's struggle and service to the country and nation since early independence up to the era of national development.

Paragraph 2 (Description)
As a tourist object, this museum also houses a number of the finest works of art presented to Mr. and Mrs. Soeharto by friends as well as colleagues from all concerns of the world.

Paragraph 3 (Description)
Through this booklet, one will have a glimpse at Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum. It covers the meaning and material of the existing collections consisting of various kinds and forms of work of art which makes this museum appealing to visit.

Source : Th. M. Sudarwati and Eudia Grace. Look Ahead 2. 2005. Penerbit Erlangga. Jakarta.

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