DESCRIPTIVE TEXT II MATERI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 7 II Pengertian, Struktur Teks & Contoh teks

Summary

The video introduces the concept of descriptive texts for English learners, focusing on their social function, which is to describe people, animals, or objects. It explains the generic structure of a descriptive text, which includes identification (introducing the subject) and description (detailing its features). Key language features include using specific nouns, adjectives, and action verbs, along with the simple present tense. The example provided is about a cat named Kitty, highlighting the importance of adjectives and action verbs in creating vivid descriptions. The lesson aims to help students understand the structure and language features of descriptive writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Social function of descriptive texts is to describe objects, animals, or places.
• 😀 Descriptive texts have two main parts: identification and description.
• 😀 The 'identification' part introduces the subject, whether it's an object, animal, or person.
• 😀 The 'description' part details the features or characteristics of the subject.
• 😀 Adjectives (descriptive words) are used to explain the qualities of the subject being described.
• 😀 The language features of descriptive texts include specific nouns (objects, animals, people) and adjectives.
• 😀 Descriptive texts are typically written using the simple present tense.
• 😀 Action verbs (such as 'run', 'jump') are used to describe the subject's actions or characteristics.
• 😀 An example of a descriptive text provided in the script is about a cat named 'Kitty'.
• 😀 In the example text, words like 'cute', 'white', 'orange', 'soft', 'energetic' are used to describe the cat.
• 😀 Understanding how to use adjectives and action verbs is crucial for writing a descriptive text.

Q & A

What is the social function of descriptive text as mentioned in the script?

The social function of descriptive text is to describe a person, animal, object, or place.

What are the two main parts of the generic structure of descriptive text?

The two main parts are identification and description. The identification introduces the subject to be described, while the description elaborates on its characteristics.

What is the purpose of the identification part in a descriptive text?

The purpose of the identification part is to introduce the person, animal, object, or place that will be described in the text.

What should the description part of a descriptive text contain?

The description part should contain details about the features or characteristics of the subject, such as its appearance or attributes.

What language features are typically used in descriptive texts?

Descriptive texts typically use specific nouns, adjectives to describe features, and action verbs to describe activities or movements related to the subject.

What tense is commonly used in descriptive texts?

Descriptive texts commonly use the simple present tense.

Can you give an example of an action verb used in descriptive texts, as mentioned in the script?

An example of an action verb is 'run,' which is used to describe actions or movements related to the subject.

How does the script illustrate the use of descriptive text with an example?

The script provides an example describing a cat named Kitty. The identification part introduces the cat, and the description part provides details like the cat's physical features, such as being cute, white, orange, soft, and energetic.

Why is the use of adjectives important in descriptive texts?

Adjectives are important because they provide specific details about the subject, helping the reader form a clearer image of the person, animal, object, or place being described.

What is the role of action verbs in a descriptive text?

Action verbs in a descriptive text describe the activities or movements of the subject, adding dynamism and context to the description.