MAKALAH BAHASA INGGRIS

Descriptive Text

Dosen Pengampu : Riska Laksmita Sari S.Si. M.T.

Disusun oleh :

1. Deni Desvianto Hutama (151903101025)

2. Nurgi Ikhsan Mahendra (151903101042)
3. Afrendo Ginanjar Niagara Putra (161910101060)

FAKULTAS TEKNIK
UNIVERSITAS JEMBER
2017
 KATA PENGANTAR

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COVER................................................................................................................................. i
KATA PENGANTAR......................................................................................................... ii
DAFTAR ISI........................................................................................................................ iii
BAB I. PENDAHULUAN................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Background......................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Problem Formulation.......................................................................................... 1
1.3. Objectives........................................................................................................... 1
BAB II. PEMBAHASAN.................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Understanding.................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Purpose Descriptive Text.................................................................................... 2
2.3. Structure Text (Generic Structure)..................................................................... 2
2.4. Characteristics Descriptive Text......................................................................... 3
2.5. Sample Descriptive Text and explanation. ........................................................ 3
BAB III. PENUTUP............................................................................................................ 4
3.1. Conclusion.......................................................................................................... 4
DAFTAR PUSTAKA.......................................................................................................... 5
 BAB I
PENDAHULUAN

1.1. Background
Descriptive text, or in terms of writing simply known as "description" is one English
lessons to be mastered not only by the junior high school children, but also by the high school kids,
students and anyone who loves the English language. Because after all, writing descriptive material
is necessary for the development of English language proficiency us.
Some of the writers, particularly writers of fiction, has the ability to write descriptive text
so well that writing is very readable at the same time easy to understand. Therefore, if we are able
to master this lesson well, we might later be a great writer in the future.
Furthermore, explanations and examples of descriptive text could help my friend who is or
is still a long way to learn English. Do not hesitate to read the descriptive text below, the more we
read the more we can understand it. And it would be nice if we not only understand itself, but also
can write their own descriptive text.

1.2. Formulation Of The Problem

1. Understanding
2. Purpose Descriptive Text
3. Structure Text (Generic Structure)
4. Characteristics Descriptive Text
5. Sample Descriptive Text and explanation.

1.3. Destination Problem

To complete the task and learn the meaning of a text description.
 BAB II
PEMBAHASAN

2.1. Understanding
Before looking What is the definition of descriptive text as a whole, let us understand what
is meant by the word descriptive itself. Descriptive is an adjective that if we mean in Indonesian
means that the description (picture). If you were asked to describe an object, it means you have to
describe the object in question both in the size, color and so forth. According to Wikipedia, is a
Descriptive text is: "one kaedah data processing effort into something that can be expressed clearly
and precisely with the aim that can be understood by people who do not directly experience it for
yourself." So what is meant by descriptive text is an article or text that describes the properties
inherent in something, be it humans, animals, plants, or inanimate objects such as houses, cars and
so forth.

2.2. Purpose Descriptive Text

Judging from the above understanding, then in fact we are able to understand what is the
purpose of descriptive text. Another goal is to describe everything be it human, animal, plant or
inanimate objects with properties attached to it such as size, type, color, and so forth so that the
reader or the reader can figure out what something is out of the picture we convey even though he
has not never seen.

2.3. Structure Text (Generic Structure)

Descriptive text has its own rules in writing, including in the structure or composition of
which must be written in order. If you are prompted to create descriptive text, then make sure the
structure is as follows:
1. Identification
This section - in the first paragraph - the goal is to identify something to be described or
depicted. Explanation easy, Identification serves to introduce the reader about the object or
something that we have described before we tell about its properties. The goal is not to get one of
those readers. We want to describe a car, for example, but the reader assumed motors. Example:
you are asked to describe the new car, then the contents of his identification is: My dad just bought
a new car. This car is long I craved, but only now my father bought. (Means to be portrayed is my
car, not the car someone else).
2. Description
This section - in the second paragraph and so on - contains the properties inherent in
something that you already introduced to the reader in the first paragraph. Example (continued on
cars above): This is my new car is the latest sports car from Toyota. Number bench only two, one
for the driver and one for passengers, as well as the door. This car can be sped up to speeds of 500
km / h, almost equal to the speed of Fokker plane manifold.

2.4. Characteristics Descriptive Text

These characteristics are important for you to take into account when writing the
descriptive text is not wrong. So make sure you use the following features when using the genre
will write descriptive text:
1. Using the Simple Present Tense. Why use the simple present tense? this is because we will
describe a fact or truth that is attached to something or someone. And one of the functions of the
simple present is to illustrate a fact or truth (eg fact: the sun is hot). Therefore, you should always
use the first form of the verb (verb-1). Your example will illustrate the properties of your new car:
The color of my car is black, it can run up to 500 km / hour.
2. Because of its function is to describe something by explaining its properties, then the text will
be found many descriptive adjectives (adjective), as handsome, beautiful, tall, small, big, or if the
adjective is derived from the verb, then you will find additional -ve, -ing, -nt in tow,
Example: Create (create)> creative (smart people make something).
Interest (interest)> interesting (something interesting).
3. In the descriptive text we will often find Relating verb (copula) which is (as in characteristic
number 1). In Indonesian is often interpreted as "is". Because the purpose or function descriptive
text is to describe, then definitely we will often find the word was (is). His name is Andy (his name
was Andy), his height is 160 cm (height is 160 cm).

2.5. Sample Descriptive Text and explanation.

1.
The National Monument
The National Monument (or Monument Nasional) is a 132 meters tower in the center of
Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. It symbolizes the fight for Indonesia’s independence. The
monument consist of a 117,7 m obelisk on a 45 m square platform at a height of 17 m. The towering
monument symbolizes the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Lingga resembles, rice pestle (alu) and
Yoni resembles a mortar rice (lesung), two important items in Indonesian agricultural tradition.
The construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Soekarno and the monument was
opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil. The monument and
museum is opened daily from 08.00 – 15.00 every day throughout the week, except for the last
Monday of the month the monument is closed.
2.
Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound in Central Java in Indonesia, located
approximately 18 km east of Yogyakarta. It is characterised by its tall and pointed architecture,
typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the 47 m high central building inside a large complex
of individual temples. It was built around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan, king of the second
Mataram Dynasty, or Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya Dynasty. Not long after its
construction, the temple was abandoned and began to deteriorate. Reconstruction of the compound
began in 1918. The main building was completed in around 1953.
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PENUTUP

A. Conclusion
Descriptive text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to
describe and reveal a particular person, place or thing.
Structure Descriptive Text (generic structure) are:
1. Identification (ID) is the introduction, in the form of a general overview of a topic.
2. Description (description) is contain specific characteristics possessed objects, places, or people
described.

Characteristics Descriptive Text:

1. Using the simple present tense
2. Using the verb attribute, such as Be (am, is, are)
3. Just focus on one object.
 DAFTAR PUSTAKA

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