Explanation Text Part 2
Definitoin Explanation Text
Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books.
Structure Explanation Text
Generic Structure of Explanation Text
– General statement
General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained.
– Sequenced of explanation
Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena.
Purpose of Explanation Text
– Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena.
– To explain how or why something happens.
Language Features of Explanation Text
In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below :
– Using simple present tense
– Using abstract noun (no visible noun)
– Using Passive voice
– Using Action verbs
– Containing explanation of the processCovid-19 is a disease that is very infectious. The disease is caused by the new coronavirus type. Is this virus dangerous? You need to learn how it spreads to humans to anticipate the virus.
This virus can spread from person to person. It can easily spread between people who are in contact about 6 feet away. The virus can also range through the respiratory dewdrops.
The dewdrops are produced by the infected persons who cough or sneeze. If the drops land in the mouths or noses of people nearby, those people can get infected too.
Another way Covid-19 can spread to the other humans is by interaction with any infected surfaces or objects.
When someone touches infected objects and touches their mouth or nose, they can be infected.
This new virus is highly spreadable. We all need to be alerted and always follow the health protocol in order to keep us free from the virus.

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