Descriptive text

Descriptive text

Definition: descriptive text is a text that describes what kind of person or an object described.

Generic structure:

1.      Identification: part of paragraph to  introduce the text

2.      Description: part of paragraph to describe the character

Specific text:

1.      Using Simple Present Tense

2.      Using action verb

3.      Using adverb

4.      Using special technical terms

Purpose: the purpose of descriptive text is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.

Example:

Paris

Identification

Paris is the capital city of France. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one of the world's most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the City of Light.

Description

Every year, millions of people visit Paris. The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. The Louvre, one of the world's largest art museums, draws many visitors. The Cathedral of Notre Dame, a famous church, is another favourite place to visit