describtive vs explanation

DESCRIBTIVE TEXT VS EXPLANATION TEXT ·         I HAVE LEARN WELL ABOUT :
a.       The differences between describtive text and explanation text
DESCRIBTIVE TEXT :·      A description text is a text which presents information about something specifically.·      The way of descriptive text in showing thing is based on the objective fact of the thing.·      Descriptive text is a text which lists the characteristic of something.·      For example : a descriptive text about a bicycle, it will present about the characteristic of a bicycle, including type, the color, and may be the price, etc. EXPLANATION TEXT :·      An explanation text is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, and cultural phenomenon.·      An explanation text usually starts with a statement that introduces the subject or topic to the reader. And in the second part it contains steps that explain how thing happen or the reasons why.·      Explanation text usually written in the present tense.·      Example of explanation text : an explanation about bicycle, it will present about how a bicycle work. b.      The Differences between Social Function of Descriptive Text & Social Function of Explanation Text
DESCRIBTIVE TEXT :·      To describe a particular thing, or a person, or a place.
·      Sometimes the functions can be introducing, identifying, complementing, criticizing or promoting. It depends on how the text conveyed.
 EXPLANATION TEXT :·      To tell “why” and “how” of the forming of the phenomena.
·      To explain the processes involved in the natural evolution of the natural and social phenomenon or how something work.
    c.       The Differences between Generic Structures of Descriptive Text & Generic Structures of Explanation Text
DESCRIBTIVE TEXT :1.    Identification
It introduce a particular thing, person, or place.2.    Description
It contains more description of the thing, person or place described. EXPLANATION TEXT :1.    General statement
This part contain a general explanation of the phenomenon being discussed.2.    Explanation sequenced
It consists of sequenced explanation of why or how something occurs. d.      The Differences between Language Features of Descriptive Text & Language Features of Explanation Text
DESCRIBTIVE TEXT :·      Focus on spesific participans
·      Use simple present tense
·      Use linking verbs
·      Use adjectives and compound adjectives
EXPLANATION TEXT :·      Focus on generic, non-human participants, or things
·      Use simple present tense
·      Use temporal and causal conjunctions
·      Sometimes use passive voice
·      Use action verbs
·      Use noun phrases
·      Use complex sentences
·      Use technical languange
 ·        I HAVEN’T LEARN WELL ABOUT :
The Differences How To Describe Someone In Indonesia And English ·        DISCUSSION :
1.      Yegti Prasetyaning B. (30) : Can we use the same theme in both descriptive and explanation texts?
Answered by Cahaya Mahardika P. (12) & Yurike Andaresta F. (31)
Yes, we can use the same theme in both descriptive and explanation texts, but the content of each texts should be different.
2.      M. Hassan Jauhari A (  ) : Can we use scientific fact in the descriptive texts or just physical appearance?
Answered by Yegti Prasetyaning B. (30)
No, because actually if we use scientific fact it included on report text.
·        CONCLUSION
DESCRIBTIVE TEXT :·      A description text is a text which presents information about something specifically.·      The way of descriptive text in showing thing is based on the objective fact of the thing.·      Descriptive text is a text which lists the characteristic of something.·      To describe a particular thing, or a person, or a place.
·      Sometimes the functions can be introducing, identifying, complementing, criticizing or promoting. It depends on how the text conveyed.
·      For example : a descriptive text about a bicycle, it will present about the characteristic of a bicycle, including type, the color, and may be the price, etc. EXPLANATION TEXT :·      An explanation text is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, and cultural phenomenon.·      An explanation text usually starts with a statement that introduces the subject or topic to the reader. And in the second part it contains steps that explain how thing happen or the reasons why.·      Explanation text usually written in the present tense.·      To tell “why” and “how” of the forming of the phenomena.
·      To explain the processes involved in the natural evolution of the natural and social phenomenon or how something work.
·      Example of explanation text : an explanation about bicycle, it will present about how a bicycle work.