DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
1. Definition (PENGERTIAN)
Descriptive text is a type of text that aims to describe a person, animal, place, or
object in detail. It helps readers to visualize and understand what the writer is
describing. The purpose is to give an accurate impression of the described subject, so
readers feel like they can see or feel it themselves.
(Teks deskripsi adalah jenis teks yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan seseorang,
hewan, tempat, atau benda secara rinci. Tujuannya adalah memberi kesan akurat
tentang subjek yang dijelaskan, sehingga pembaca seolah-olah dapat melihat atau
merasakannya.)
2. Purpose (TUJUAN)
The primary purpose of descriptive text is to describe and provide a detailed
explanation about a specific subject. In Bahasa Inggris, descriptive text often focuses
on describing a favorite place, person, pet, or an object that holds special meaning for
the writer.
(Tujuan utama teks deskripsi adalah menggambarkan dan memberikan penjelasan
mendetail tentang suatu subjek tertentu.)
3. Generic Structure (Struktur Umum)
a. Identification: Introduces the object, person, place, or thing that is being
described.
(Mengidentifikasi objek, orang, tempat, atau hal yang akan dideskripsikan.)
b. Description: Provides details about the characteristics or qualities of the
subject, such as physical appearance, color, shape, habits, or behaviors.
(Memberikan rincian tentang karakteristik atau kualitas subjek, seperti
penampilan fisik, warna, bentuk, kebiasaan, atau perilaku.)
4. Example of Descriptive Text (Contoh Teks Deskripsi)
Title: My Favorite Place – The Beach
(Tempat Favorit Saya – Pantai)
Identification
The beach near my house is my favorite place to relax and enjoy nature.
(Pantai dekat rumah saya adalah tempat favorit saya untuk bersantai dan menikmati
alam.)
Description
The sand is soft and white, stretching along the coast for miles. The water is crystal
clear with shades of blue and green, depending on the sunlight. I love watching the
waves gently crash on the shore, creating a calming rhythm. There are also tall
coconut trees that provide shade and make the view even more beautiful. In the
evening, the sunset turns the sky into a mix of orange, pink, and purple hues. It’s truly
mesmerizing.
(Pasirnya lembut dan putih, membentang di sepanjang pantai. Airnya jernih dengan
gradasi warna biru dan hijau tergantung pada cahaya matahari. Saya suka melihat
ombak yang berderai di pantai, menciptakan irama yang menenangkan. Di malam
hari, matahari terbenam mengubah langit menjadi campuran warna oranye, merah
muda, dan ungu. Ini benar-benar memukau.)