Monday, June 29, 2009

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

PURPOSE : to describe particular person, place, or things

GENERIC STRUCTURE :
1. IDENTIFICATION
Identifies objects to be described
2. DESCRIPTION
Describes parts, qualities, and characteristics

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES :
1. Focus on specific participants.
2. Use of attributive and identifying processes
3. Frequent use of adjectives and classifiers in nominal groups
4. Use of simple present tense

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