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Short Functional Text is a short text that has particular meaning and purpose, and
can be used in our daily life. The characteristic features of short functional text is
short and easy to understand, written interestingly, sometimes with pictures, packed
with interesting.
b. Generic Structure
- Caution
Caution is simple and brief information addressed to others to
avoid danger or risk of careful attitude or manner of behaving. Notice
can also take the form of signs, in order to be easily understood.
Caution (notice) is usually placed in certain strategic places.
Example :
Question :
1. What does the above caution mean?
*Be careful because children usually play.
2. Where will we find such notice?
*In the playground
- Warning
Warning are signs that are usually installed in certain places to
attract the attention of the reader. This warning is made for the
salvation of the reader. Purpose of this text is to give a warning that it
is dangerous, to give direction through the warning.
Example :
Question :
1. What is meant by the warning?
*We must stay away from that place because of high and
dangerous electrical voltage
2. Where will we find such notice?
*In the state electricity company or the electric tower
- Information
Question :
1. What is meant by the above notice?
* Information on opening hours / closed tourist attractions.
2) Short Message
a. Description
Short Message is a short text form that serves to tell someone about
certain information. Message delivered because unable to meet directly with
the person. This can be done by writing a short message on a piece of paper or
through a hand phone.
b. Purpose
d. Example
Dear Sony
Romy
Question :
1. Why did Romy send the message?
*To tell he couldn’t attend study club
2. Why did Romy hand over his work to Sony's mother?
* Sony was out of the house and Romy couldn't wait for him
3) Letter
a. Description
Letter is a written tool written in writing to a party that is usually sent
through the post office. In general, to send letters in need stamps and
envelopes as a tool to pay for delivery services. The farther the destination of
mailing, the value dictum in the stamp must be greater.
b. Purpose
Purpose of the text is depends on the text
c. Generic Structure
Heading
Greeting
Body
Closing
Signature
d. Languange Features
- Using Simple Present Tense.
- Sometimes also using Simple Past Tense if the information submitted
happened in the past.
e. Example
Dear Ratih,
Hey it's been a while How's life going for you? I do hope you are all safe
and sound last holiday my family and I spent a night in a countryside
cottage. It has a beautiful scenery and warm people. At night, we made a
small fire in fronmt of the house and grilled some sausages and potatoes.
We sang together, we shared stories, That was all about my holiday, how
about you ? I'd like to hear more about you. I hope you would reply thus
mail A.S.A.P
Question :
1. The above letter mainly tells us about ?
*Dhien holiday in the countryside
4) Greeting Card
a. Description
A short text form that contains the hope or utterance sent to a person at
certain moments. For example birthday greetings, Lebaran, New Year, and
others.
b. Purpose
The purpose of greeting card is to congratulate, to wish or to show
sympathy for someone’s achievement.
c. Generic Structure
Receiver
To whom the greeting is sent for. Write down the name of receiver if it
is needed.
Body
Sender
d. Example
Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays shines on the hills
and it’s with doubt that this gives us the courage to face the new day with
joy.
Question :
*Mother
2. "... with doubt that this gives us ..." The underlined word has similar
meaning to ....
*Uncertainty
5) Announcement
a. Description
b. Purpose
c. Generic Structure
Title: This is the most important part as it represents the overall content
of the announcement. Even so sometimes not mentioned clearly.
Explanation: Further explanation of the announcement. Usually
consists of basic information that includes: type of activity, time, place,
and participant.
d. Languange Features
e. Example
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please don’t forget to turn off the lights, computers, printers during the
break as usual.
Question :
*In a company
2. According to the text, what should the employees turn off each Saturday?
*Air conditioners
6) Advertisement
a. Description
b. Purpose
c. Generic Structure
d. Languange Features
Come and visit us this July to celeberate our 10th anniversary and enjoy a
lot of surprises. We offer:
• Up to 50% discount on dairy products, bakery and fresh meat.
• Free food samples, free ice cream, and free gifts.
• Trivia Contests to win 10 mobile phones, 10 microwaves, and 10 dekstop
computer sets.
• Daily live music from 5 to 9 pm.
• Weekend suprises.
Question :
*Weekend surprises
*Free gift
7) Invitation
a. Description
b. Purpose
c. Generic Structure
d. Languange Features
e. Example
Mr and Mrs. Joseph Sembiring Invite you to share the joy of the
marriage uniting their daughter Alice Sembiring To Jeffry Sitorus
Friday, the thirthteenth of June two thousand and eight At three o'clock
in the afternoon Gajah Wong Restaurant JI. Affandi Yogyakarta
Question :