Characteristics of the Explanatory Text Language and Examples
After identifying the text structure of the 'Earthquake' explanatory text you will learn about the language characteristics of the Explanatory text. Characteristics of explanatory text languages are as follows.
Focus on general things (generic), not human participants (nonhuman participants), for example earthquakes, floods, rain and air.
It is possible to use scientific terms
Use time conjunctions or clauses, for example if, if, so, before, first and then.
The language is concise, interesting and clear
Examples of identifying language features of the text "Earthquakes"
Interpretation
Earthquakes can occur at any time, without knowing the season. However, earthquake concentrations tend to occur in certain places, such as the Pacific Plate boundary. This place is known for its ring of fire because of the many volcanoes.
Earthquake
Earthquakes are vibrations or shocks that occur due to the movement of the rock layers that originate from the bottom or subsurface of the earth. Natural events that often occur in areas close to volcanoes and also in areas surrounded by vast oceans.
The earthquake occurred because of the shifting of the earth's lower layers and the terrible volcanic eruption. In addition, earthquakes occur so quickly with such a devastating impact. Therefore, the consequences are extraordinary. Earthquake vibrations are very strong and propagate in all directions so that it can destroy buildings and cause casualties.
Based on the cause of the occurrence, earthquakes can be classified into two, namely tectonic earthquakes and volcanic earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes occur because the layer of the earth's crust becomes precarious or soft so it experiences movement. The "Tectonic Plate" theory contains an explanation that our earth consists of several layers of rock. Most of the crustal area will be washed away and float in layers, like snow.
This layer moves so slowly that it breaks and collides with one another. That is why earthquakes occur. Meanwhile, volcanic earthquakes occur because of an extremely devastating volcanic eruption. This volcanic earthquake is less common when compared to tectonic earthquakes.
Earthquakes can occur at any time, without knowing the season. However, earthquake concentrations tend to occur in certain places, such as the Pacific Plate boundary. This place is known for its ring of fire because of the many volcanoes.
Information:
Identify the language features of the text according to the color markers for each language option.
Focus on general things (generic), not human participants (nonhuman participants), for example earthquakes, floods, rain and air.
It is possible to use scientific terms.
Use time conjunctions or clauses, for example if, if, so, before, first and then.
The language is concise, interesting and clear.
Purpose of the Explanation Text
Explanations are used to calculate why things turn out that way. Exploration is more a process than about something.
Example: The purpose of the Earthquake explanation text is to explain the process / phenomenon of earthquakes.
Example Text Explanation for the theme "Unemployment"
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Social phenomenon "Unemployment"
Unemployment is one of the social phenomena related to aspects of employment which is a problem in society. Like a disease, which chronically attacks aspects of social life. Many handling formulas have been taken, but this problem has not yet been resolved. Not only in Indonesia, this unemployment problem is found in almost all countries. Every government in the world, makes the problem of unemployment the main agenda.
In general, many interpret that unemployment is adults who do not work, are looking for work or do not have a formal job and do not get income. In addition, the Central Statistics Agency "BPS" specifically defines unemployment, ie people who work less than 1 hour every week.
There are some very basic factors that cause unemployment. Unemployment usually occurs because of the gap between job seekers and job opportunities. Unemployment can also be caused by structural changes in the economy. This change raises the need for workers with different types or levels of skills. So the qualifications possessed by job seekers do not match the existing demands. And what often also happens is unemployment caused by termination of employment with employees and laborers.
As a result of unemployment that is causing various economic and social problems for those who experience it. People who do not have a livelihood also do not earn income and those who do not earn cannot spend money to buy the necessities of life. If the number of unemployed people is certain, social chaos will arise, the number of homeless people will increase rapidly, then the potential to cause crime.
From the whole description above, it is clear that unemployment is a big problem that must be immediately sought a solution. The real step that can be taken is to improve employment conditions. With better employment conditions, social violence due to unemployment can be reduced or overcome.
And besides that, improving the composition of graduate graduates produced and adjusted to the needs of the labor market. An even better step is if we are able to provide adequate skills for those of working age so that they can create their own jobs. All these steps must be taken immediately so that the problem of unemployment is immediately resolved.
Example Text Explanation of Social Phenomena "Slum Settlement" Theme
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Slum, slum area
The city is considered a work field for rural residents. The high population in Indonesia especially in metropolitan cities raises several problems, especially in the social and economic fields. The high price of a piece of land in an overseas area forced them into the urban areas to build in improper places which eventually led to slums. Slums are non-habitable settlements (dwellings / settlements) that are usually established illegally or not in accordance with applicable permits.
Many factors cause slums. The rapid flow of urbanization that is difficult to reduce is a key factor. The number of factories and companies in the city is a special attraction for the villagers. However, due to lack of provision in terms of both education and experience, they end up being unemployed. And in the end, establishing uninhabitable settlements. High poverty rates make them unable to buy building materials and parcels of land. Never mind buying even a piece of land to eat they lack.