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Definition Descriptive Text

Descriptive text is a text that contains a detailed description of an object,
either a living being, an object, a place, or an event, so that the reader seems to
see, hear, feel, or experience what the author describes himself. In short,
descriptive text can be explained as explaining something. Descriptive text
provides detailed explanations so that readers understand the object of
information they are looking for.

What is the purpose of descriptive text? Why we
need to study Descriptive Text?

Purpose of Descriptive Text
The main purpose of descriptive text is to provide a complete picture and
explanation to the readers so that they can understand the object being discussed
clearly. By using various language features and good structure will make it
easier for listeners to understand our descriptive text

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Video 1. Learning videos about descriptive text

Generic structure of Descriptive Text
1. Identification:
This section, located in the first paragraph, aims to identify an object that
you want to describe. Identification serves to introduce to the reader
about the object that we will explain, before we tell about the object in
more detail in the next paragraph.

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