Descriptive Text | Materi Bahasa Inggris kelas 7 Semester 2 Chapter 7

Summary

In this video, the speaker introduces descriptive texts, explaining their meaning, purpose, characteristics, and structure. Descriptive texts aim to describe specific subjects such as people, animals, or objects. Key characteristics include the use of simple present tense, adjectives, adverbs, and relational forms. The video also explores two essential parts of descriptive texts: identification (introducing the topic) and description (providing detailed information). Through examples about classmates, the speaker demonstrates how descriptive texts portray physical attributes, personalities, and hobbies. The video concludes with a brief quiz to reinforce the concept.

Takeaways

• 😀 Descriptive text describes a particular person, animal, class, or thing.
• 😀 The purpose of descriptive text is to provide a clear and detailed description.
• 😀 Descriptive texts use the simple present tense.
• 😀 Adjectives and adverbs are commonly used in descriptive text.
• 😀 Descriptive texts often involve relational forms or attributes.
• 😀 There are two key parts in a descriptive text: Identification and Description.
• 😀 The identification part provides a general explanation of the topic.
• 😀 The description part offers a detailed portrayal of the subject, including physical traits.
• 😀 A descriptive example shared in the video is about a classmate named Ayu, detailing her appearance and personality.
• 😀 Another example describes Nabila, the writer’s younger sister, her hobbies, and characteristics.
• 😀 The video also includes questions to test comprehension of the descriptive text examples.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of descriptive text?

The primary purpose of descriptive text is to describe a particular person, animal, class, or thing.

What are the key characteristics of descriptive text?

Descriptive text uses simple present tense, adjectives and adverbs, and a relational form to describe the subject.

What are the two generic structures of descriptive text?

The two generic structures of descriptive text are identification and description. The identification gives a general explanation of the topic, while the description provides a detailed account of the subject.

What is the role of adjectives in descriptive text?

Adjectives in descriptive text help to provide details about the appearance, qualities, or characteristics of the subject being described.

How does the example of Nabila in the transcript relate to descriptive text?

The example of Nabila demonstrates the use of descriptive text, as it describes her physical appearance, personality, and interests, such as her love for drawing.

In the provided example, how old is Nabila?

Nabila is 14 years old, and she is four years younger than the writer.

How does the transcript explain the difference between identification and description?

Identification provides a general introduction to the subject, while the description gives more detailed information about the subject's characteristics and appearance.

Why is simple present tense important in descriptive text?

Simple present tense is used in descriptive text to express facts or general truths about the subject being described.

What kind of questions are included in the transcript to assess understanding?

The transcript includes comprehension questions about the text's content, such as the main subject, relationships between characters, and specific details about the description.

What hobby is Nabila passionate about, according to the text?

Nabila is passionate about drawing, particularly flowers, and she often participates in drawing competitions.