Descriptive
text adalah jenis teks yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan atau melukiskan
suatu objek, seperti manusia, hewan, tempat, atau benda secara rinci sehingga
pembaca dapat membayangkan objek tersebut.
2. Tujuan (Purpose)
Tujuan utama descriptive text adalah to describe a particular person, place, or thing
secara detail.
3.
Struktur Teks (Generic Structure)
Descriptive text memiliki dua bagian utama:
a.
Identification
Bagian ini memperkenalkan objek yang akan
dideskripsikan.
Contoh: “The lion is one of the strongest animals in the savanna.”
b.
Description
Bagian ini menjelaskan rincian tentang objek
tersebut, seperti:
·
ciri fisik
·
warna
·
ukuran
·
sifat
·
kebiasaan
·
makanan
·
tempat hidup
Contoh:
“It has a big body, sharp teeth, and thick fur. It lives in groups called
prides.”
4.
Ciri Kebahasaan (Language Features)
Descriptive text biasanya menggunakan:
a.
Adjectives (Kata Sifat)
big, tall, beautiful, dangerous, fast, long,
etc.
b.
Simple Present Tense
Digunakan karena mendeskripsikan fakta.
Contoh: The giraffe has a long neck.
c.
Linking Verbs (kata kerja penghubung)
is, am, are, has, have
d.
Specific Nouns
Menggunakan kata benda yang spesifik.
Contoh: The African elephant, the Bengal tiger.
e.
Figurative Language (kadang digunakan)
Simile atau metafora untuk memperjelas
gambaran.
Contoh: The lion is as strong as a king.
5. Contoh Descriptive Text
A Cute Kitten
The kitten has fluffy white fur that looks very smooth and clean. On its head, there is a small patch of light brown color, adding a unique touch to its appearance. Its eyes are big, round, and shiny, giving it an innocent and adorable expression. The kitten has a small pink nose and tiny ears that match its overall cuteness. Around its neck, it wears a pink knitted collar with a heart-shaped decoration, making it look even more lovable. The kitten’s little paws are soft and chubby, and its body looks small and gentle. Overall, this kitten appears very sweet, calm, and incredibly cute.
6.
Fungsi Descriptive Text dalam Pembelajaran
Descriptive text membantu siswa:
·
memperkaya kosakata (adjectives dan nouns)
·
belajar menyusun paragraf deskriptif
·
memahami struktur teks dalam bahasa Inggris
·
melatih kemampuan menggambarkan objek secara
detail
·
meningkatkan kemampuan menulis dan membaca teks
informasi
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