2. Definition Descriptive text
Descriptive text is a type of text that focuses on
providing a detailed description of an object, place,
person or event. The main purpose of descriptive
text is to convey a clear and lively picture of the
subject being discussed to the reader.
3. Social Funcion Descriptive text
In general, the purpose of object descriptive text is
to provide a clear, detailed, and easy to understand
description of the object to the reader or listener.
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Provide information
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Help understanding
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Create a visual experience
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Fulfills communicative goals
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Some specific purposes of
object descriptive text are:
5. Generic Structure
When writing descriptive text (Describing Things), there are
some generic structures for our writing:
1. Identification: contains about the introduction of an object/a
thing that will be described
2. Description: contains a description of things by decribing its
features, forms, colors, or anything related to what the writer
describes
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The use of simple present tense: The sentence pattern used is
simple present because it tells the fact of the object described.
For examples:
It is made of ...
It has ...
It is ...
It costs around ...
It is usually used for ./People use it to ...
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Questions and statements about Describing Things
Asking for details:
What does it look like?
How big is it? (What size is it?)
How much does it weigh?
What color is it?
What’s it made out of?
What is it?
What does it do?
What the purpose of (...a refrigerator)?
What do you use a (... peeler) for?
How does a (... water heater) work?
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Sample Responses:
It’s small, with eight hairy legs.
It’s 3 meters, by 4 meters, by 5 meters.
It weighs 25 kilograms.
It’s bright yellow, brighter than a banana.
It’s made of plastic and aluminum.
It's a musical instrument.
It puts a sharp point on wooden pencils.
The purpose of a refrigerator is to keep food cold so it does not spoil.
A peeler is used to remove the skin of fruits or vegetables.
