Pembahasan Report Text Paling Lengkap

Summary

In this video, the presenter explains the concept of 'report text' in detail. A report text describes an object in general terms, providing factual information based on observation or research. It highlights key differences between report and descriptive texts, where report texts are more general, while descriptive texts are specific and unique. The video also covers the structure of report texts, which includes a general description and detailed descriptions. The presenter discusses the language features of report texts, such as the use of general nouns, present tense, passive voice, linking verbs, adverbs of frequency, and scientific terms, with examples from a report on cats.

Takeaways

• 😀 A report text describes an object in a general way, often based on observation or research.
• 😀 The main purpose of a report text is to provide detailed and general information about something.
• 😀 Report texts and descriptive texts differ in that report texts focus on general information, while descriptive texts provide more specific details about a unique object.
• 😀 The structure of a report text includes a general description in the first paragraph and a more detailed description in the following paragraphs.
• 😀 Key language features of report texts include the use of general nouns, present tense, passive voice, linking verbs, adverbs of frequency, and scientific terms.
• 😀 General nouns in report texts refer to common terms, like 'cat', 'lion', or 'dog', rather than specific references like 'my cat' or 'my dog'.
• 😀 Report texts predominantly use the present tense, such as 'cats are carnivores'.
• 😀 Passive voice is often used in report texts, as in 'cats are also called domesticates'.
• 😀 Linking verbs like 'is', 'are', and 'look' are commonly used in report texts to connect ideas.
• 😀 Adverbs of frequency, such as 'usually', 'often', and 'sometimes', are used to indicate how often something occurs in a report text.
• 😀 Scientific terms, like 'Felis catus' (the scientific name for cats), are often used in report texts to provide precise and formal descriptions.

Q & A

What is a report text?

A report text is a text that describes an object in general. It usually provides detailed facts as a result of observations, research, or studies.

What is the primary social function of a report text?

The primary function of a report text is to provide information about something in general and detail.

How does a report text differ from a descriptive text?

A report text presents general information about an object, while a descriptive text provides specific, unique details about something particular, like a personal description of one's house.

What is the general structure of a report text?

A report text generally consists of two parts: a general description (usually in the first paragraph) and a description with more specific details (typically in the following paragraphs).

What are the main language features of a report text?

The main language features of a report text include the use of general nouns, the present tense, passive voice, linking verbs, adverbs of frequency, and scientific terms.

Can you provide an example of a general noun used in a report text?

Examples of general nouns in a report text include 'lion,' 'cat,' and 'dog,' as they refer to animals in a broad, general sense.

What tense is primarily used in a report text?

Report texts primarily use the present tense to describe general facts or characteristics about the subject.

Why is passive voice used in a report text?

Passive voice is used in a report text to focus on the action or the object being described rather than the subject performing the action.

Can you explain the use of linking verbs in a report text?

Linking verbs in a report text connect the subject to additional information about it. Examples include 'is,' 'are,' 'looks,' and 'seems.'

What role do scientific terms play in a report text?

Scientific terms provide precise, technical language to describe specific subjects or concepts, such as 'Oriza Sativa' for rice or 'Mangifera Indica' for mango.