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Structure of an Explana on Text

Social Func on

An explana on text is used to describe how or why a certain phenomenon
happens.

General Structure

Ÿ A tle that iden fies the topic to be explained
Ÿ An opening statement that iden fies the process to be explained
Ÿ A clear order of paragraphs that describe how and why
Ÿ A concluding paragraph that puts all the informa on together
Ÿ Finally, a visual text (a labeled image)

Linguis c Features

Ÿ Focuses on general group rather than specific.
Ÿ Use of Linking words like in general, rather, for instance.
Ÿ Use of ac on verbs like breaks, erupts.
Ÿ Use of present tense like is, wake, are.
Ÿ Reference to people should not be given.
Ÿ Passive voice may be used.
Ÿ Use of technical terms and language relevant to the subject.
Ÿ Conjunc ons should be used to make connec ons like and, but.
Ÿ Gives a detailed descrip on to create a rich meaning.

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