DESCRIPTIVE
TEXT
What is descriptive text for?
To describe or give
information about a What makes it different with Report
place, person, or text then?
anything else Here, we give
information about a How to create it?
thing in specific, while
What about the grammar? in report, it’s general Generic structure:
• Present tense • Identification
• Present perfect tense • Description(s)
• Passive voice
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the center of the city.
Prince Mangkubumi founded the palace in 1755. The Prince then __________(1. call) Sri
Sultan Hamengkubuwono I and he chose the right location of the compound between
Winongo River and Code River. The palace __________ (2. stretch out) from north to south.
The front yard is called alun-alun Utara (the Like 12 Tweet Simpan Share 12 North Square),
and the backyard is called Alun-alun Selatan (the South Square). The layout of the buildings
_________ (3. show) that the Palace, the commemorative column and Mount Merapi lie in
one line. The palace meeting hall __________ (4. call) Pagelaran, where formal meetings of
palace officials ___________ (5. hold), while the "Manguntur Tingkil" hall is the place where
the Sultan is seated.
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the center of the city.
Prince Mangkubumi founded the palace in 1755. The Prince then was called Sri Sultan
Hamengkubuwono I and he chose the right location of the compound between Winongo River
and Code River. The palace stretches out from north to south. The front yard is called alun-
alun Utara (the North Square), and the back yard is called Alun-alun Selatan (the South
Square). The layout of the buildings shows that the Palace, the commemorative column and
Mount Merapi lie in one line. The palace meeting hall is called Pagelaran, where formal
meetings of palace officials are held, while the "Manguntur Tingkil" hall is the place where
the Sultan is seated.
Fill in the blank with active or passive voice
The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
(2nd paragraph)
The visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the kraton in former times by visiting the life-size
diorama of wedding ceremonies on the palace meeting hall, __________ (6. perform) by
puppets, which are intentionally arranged to create such an atmosphere. Sets of Javanese
musical instruments, antiques and heirlooms __________ (7. make) the palace of Yogyakarta
worth to visit. Many sets of gamelan music instruments, antiques, and heirlooms ________ (8.
make) the palace of Yogyakarta the most interesting tourist attractions in Yogyakarta. The
palace of Ngayogyokarto Hadiningrat is now the dwelling place of Sultan Hamengku Buwono
X and the family.
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
(2nd paragraph)
The visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the kraton in former times by visiting the life-size
diorama of wedding ceremonies on the palace meeting hall, performed by puppets, which are
intentionally arranged to create such an atmosphere. Sets of Javanese musical instruments,
antiques and heirlooms make the palace of Yogyakarta worth to visit. Many sets of gamelan
music instruments, antiques, and heirlooms make the palace of Yogyakarta the most
interesting tourist attractions in Yogyakarta. The palace of Ngayogyokarto Hadiningrat is now
the dwelling place of Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and the family.
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
(3rd paragraph)
West of the palace, there is Water Castle, built in 1758 by the prince, Sultan
Hamengkubuwono I. The Water Castle __________ (9. locate) in the older part of the city
within walking distance from the Bird Market. Part of the pleasure garden and castle is at
present no more than an intriguing collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages
__________ (10. enclose) by massive walls, however, the central courtyard with the nymph-
baths has been restored. A number of batik workshops line the avenue leading to the pleasure
garden's entrance.
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The Palace / Keraton Yogyakarta
(3rd paragraph)
West of the palace, there is Water Castle, built in 1758 by the prince, Sultan
Hamengkubuwono I. The Water Castle is located in the older part of the city within walking
distance from the Bird Market. Part of the pleasure garden and castle is at present no more
than an intriguing collection of ruins, pools, arches and underground passages enclosed by
massive walls, however, the central courtyard with the nymph-baths has been restored. A
number of batik workshops line the avenue leading to the pleasure garden's entrance.