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c. Reorientation, the third structure contains a conclusion or

summary or repetition of information in the orientation
structure.

C. Language Feature

Reliving past experiences is a captivating aspect of storytelling.

Recount texts, also known as retelling texts, serve this very purpose.

Through recount texts, we can reconstruct past experiences, events, or
occurrences in a sequential and informative manner.

To craft a clear and reader-friendly narrative, recount texts

employ a variety of specific language features. These features play a
crucial role in conveying the sequence of events, engaging the reader in

the recounted experience, and bringing past events to life.

a. Using Simple Past Tense

Recount texts mainly rely on the simple past tense to convey

actions and events that happened in the past. This tense creates
a clear timeline for the reader, making it easy to follow the

sequence of events.

Example: "We got up early in the morning, had breakfast, and

then set off on our hike."

b. Using Temporal Sequence Markers

Although optional, recount text often use phrases or words that

specify the order of events. This can be a specific date ("On

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