Chapter II
Descriptiv
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What is Descriptive Text?
Definition: A Descriptive Text is a kind of text that is
used when we want to describe something or someone.
It describes what a person or a thing is like.
Purpose: Its purpose is to describe and reveal a
particular person, place or thing in detail.
Generic 1. Identification
Structure of
Descriptive Contains the introduction to the person, place,
Text animal or object that will be described.
There are two main
2. Description
components for a
Descriptive Text:
Contains the description of something such as
1. Identification animal, objects, place or person by describing
its features, forms, colors, or anything related
2. Description
to the thing being described.
Language 1. Specific Participant
The sentence used is to describe a certain object,
Features of not common and unique.
Descriptive Example: My House, Borobudur Temple, Uncle
James.
Text 2. Adjectives
Adjectives are used to clarify the noun.
There are a couple Example: Beautiful Mountain, Handsome Man,
important language features Old Lady.
in Descriptive Text:
3. Simple Present Tense
1. Specific Participant Simple present tense is used because it tells the
2. Adjectives fact of the object described as it is.
Example: That book is white
3. Simple Present Tense
4. Action Verb
4. Action Verb Action Verb is a Verb that show and activity.
Example: Run, Sleep, Walk, Sing, etc.
The Gates Family
The Gates family, led by Bill and Melinda Gates, is known for
their immense wealth and philanthropy. Bill Gates, co-founder
Descriptive of Microsoft, became one of the world’s richest people through
his work in technology, while Melinda, a former Microsoft
Text employee, played a significant role in their charitable efforts.
Together, they founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
Let’s try and analyze this text! one of the largest private foundations globally, focusing on
health, education, and poverty alleviation.
Look for:
1. Identification
Despite their divorce in 2021, Bill and Melinda continue to
2. Description collaborate on philanthropic projects. The Gates family,
3. Adjectives including their three children, is recognized for using their
influence and resources to address global challenges, shaping
4. Specific Participant their legacy beyond technology and into humanitarian work.
5. Action Verb