Explanation Text

 

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Explanation text is a type of text in English that describes a process. Talking about the process, this text is almost the same as procedure text. However, if the procedure text describes how to do something (process), this text describes how a process occurs. That way, we can know that the explanation text serves to provide information to readers about a process.

Explanation Text Characteristics

There are several characteristics of this text, namely:

Using the Simple Present Tense

This text uses the Simple Present Tense because it describes facts.

Using Action Verbs

Action Verbs are verbs used to describe an ongoing action. Examples are do, make, create, and so on.

Using Passive Voices

The use of Passive Voices aims to emphasize the focus on the event that is taking place rather than the subject.

Using Noun Phrases

Using Technical Terms

These technical terms refer to technical terms related to the topics discussed in this text.

Contains an explanation of the process

Generic Structure of Explanation Text

There are two parts to the Explanation Text, namely:

General Statement

Contains general information on topics to be discussed in the text.

Explanation

Contains a series of events (sequence of events) from a process which is the topic of the text. We can also explain by using the why and how questions, so that the explanation we convey is more comprehensive.

Closing

The closing or closing part is optional or does not have to be in this text. This section may contain additional information or the author's opinion on the topics discussed.

The Example of Explanation Text: 

How does Rain Fall?

Rain is one of the main sources of fresh water for almost all people in the world. It provides suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems. It is also used as hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation. But, do you know how rain happens?

The rain’s phenomenon is actually what we often call as “water circle.” The concept of the water cycle involves the sun heating the Earth’s surface water and causing the surface water to evaporate. Then the water vapor rises into the Earth’s atmosphere. The water in the atmosphere cools and condenses into liquid droplets. The droplets grow bigger and heavier and fall to the earth as precipitation.

However, not all rain can reach the surface of the earth. Some evaporates while falling through dry air. This is what we call as “virga”, a phenomenon which is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.

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