EXPLANATION TEXT 1, 2, 3

Explanation Text

Definition of Explanation Text

Explanation text is one type of text in English that describes a process. Talking about the process, this text is almost the same as procedure text. However, if procedure text describes how to do something (process), this text explains how a process occurs.

So that, we can know that explanation text serves to provide information through a detailed explanation of a phenomenon that occurs.

Structure Explanation Text

Titles (title)
Every article must have a title and the type of explanation text is no exception. For titles with this type of text you do not need to fuss.

Opening Statement
The purpose of writing with the type of explanation text, of course, is to provide valid information and facts for the readers. Therefore, you really need to include a strong opening statement in writing and if you can, you must include evidence such as journals or articles that have been verified. In the opening statement, you can also write down the identification of the process to be explained.

Sequencing
In creating an article, write it in the form of short paragraphs and divide it into several parts.
Do not let the reader dizzy to read paragraphs that are too long. Also use the relationship by inserting the cause and effect of a phenomenon or event.

Conclusion
If everything has been discussed, don't forget to write a conclusion or conclusion from the information you provide. So that, your writing will be considered more valid.

Visuals
In explaining a process, usually you will need visuals such as pictures, photos, diagrams, and so on to clarify the content of the writing. You can also insert videos to make your writing more informative.

Text Explanation Features
So that you are not confused, there are some special characteristics of explanation text that distinguish it from other types of writing.
- Because this type of writing discusses facts, the tense used is the simple present tense.
- The use of action verbs which are verbs used to describe the action that takes place. For example: do, make, create, and so on.
- Writing in this type of text uses a passive voice that aims to emphasize the focus on the ongoing events of its subject.
- Using noun phrases.
- Using technical terms. Technical Terms are technical terms that are in accordance with the contents of the articles discussed.
- Using chronological conjunctions such as “next”, “first”, “then”, “ to begin with ”, and others.

Example :

How Does Rain Happen

We all know that rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems. Rain is water that descends from the sky through several processes until the rain occurs. Do you know how does rain happens?

The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of a water circle includes the sun heating the Earth’s water surface and causing the water surface to evaporate. Earth’s water includes water from lakes, rivers, and oceans. Then, the water vapor experiences condensation and becomes condensed vapor. Condensed vapor is formed from droplets so that when the air temperature is higher, it makes the droplets gather, condensed, and formed into clouds. The presence of winds helps clouds move and gather in other places that have lower temperatures. At that time, the droplets become heavier and unstoppable and cause the droplets to fall so that there is rain.

If the droplets drop in an area with very cold temperatures, the droplets will drop as snow. However, not all rain reaches the surface. Some evaporate while falling through dry air. This is called Virga, a phenomenon that is often seen in hot, dry desert regions.

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