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d. The Generic Structure of Notice

Public notices have three parts: attention getter, information, and closure

(Nurdiono, 2016).

❖ Attention getter (optional)

An attention getter refers to expressions or phrases that can attract

readers’ or people’s attention such as Notice, Warning, or Caution.

See the initial words of the examples below.

❖ Information

Information refers to the messages delivered to people.

Look at the example below.

❖ Closure (optional)

Can you see the closure of the notice below?

If you can’t see the closure of the notice above, you should read the

brief explanation about what a closure is. Closure is an act of

closing: the condition of being closed. Closure in a notice text can

be defined as a closing statement of notice. As it is optional, the

closure can be omitted or it can be written in the last part of the text.

The function of closure is to close the notice.

After you read the explanation of closure, can you now find the

closure of the notice above?

e. Language Features of Public Notice

❖ Using Imperative mood (imperative sentence)

The imperative mood is a verb form which makes a command or a request.

Examples:

a. Empty the bin, John.