Explanation Text

Oleh :
Maulana

Mohammad

Ridho

Saiful Azis Setyawan

Explanation Text is a text that describes the processes associated with
natural phenomena, sosial , science, culture and others. An Explanation
text is usually derived from the corresponding author questions 'why' and
'how' of an existing phenomenon.
The purpose of the language of Explanation text is to describe the
processes that occur in the formation or activity associated with natural
phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and other aims to explain in detail
why the phenomenon occurs
Structure of The Explanation text :
1. A general statement
In a general statement contains a general explanation of the
phenomenon to be discussed, the phenomenon could be the introduction
or explanation.
2. A squenced of explanation
A squenced contains an explanation of the explanation why this
phenomenon may occur or be created. A squenced of explanation in the
form of answers to the question 'why' and 'how' the author when making
an Explanation text. In squenced of explanation may consist of more than
one paragraph.
3. Closing
Actually closing it is not listed in the generic structure of the Explanation
text, but most people assume that the last paragraph of an Explanation
text is closing, but it is part of squenced of explantaion which contains the
final step described in section squenced of explanation.
Language Feature of Explanation Text
often have a logical sequence
use cause/effect relationships (then, as a consequence, so, if)
use time relationships (first, then, following, finally)
written in the 'timeless' present tense (are, turns, happens)

 use of action verbs (falls, rises, changes)

use of non-human participants (the sea, the mountains, the
computers, the engine)
conjunctions (when, then, first, after this so)
some passives (is saturated, are changed)
use of nouns tends to be general rather than specific (cars,
boats, spiders, schools)
use of pronouns (their, they, them)
Example Explanation Text :
Volcano Eruption
General statement

Do you know what a volcano is? I guess you all know volcano
is a mountain with magma inside it. Most volcanoes are formed
on land, but there are some volcanoes that are on the ocean floor.
You know the famous volcanoes in Indonesia, right? Yes, there are
Mount Merapi and Mount Krakatau. Mount Merapi was erupt in
October 2010 and Mount Krakatau was erupt in 1883. The
eruptions are really massive and destructive. Do you want to
know how is the volcano erupting? Well, let me explain to you.
A squenced of explanation

At first, the eruption begins when pressure on a magma

chamber inside the volcano forces magma up through the conduit
and out the volcano's vents. Then, when the magma chambers
has been completely filled, the pressure is getting higher. Finally,
the magma reaches up to the surface. When magma reaches
earth's surface it is called lava. It may pour out in gentle streams
called lava flows or erupt violently into the air. Rocks ripped
loose from the inside of the volcano or torn apart by the gas. may
be shot into the air with the larva .The lava destroys everything
in its path because it is very hot. The big rocks can destroy
anything because the sizes are super big. The thick black smoke
can burn everything slowly and its suffocating.

Closing

Theres no doubt that volcano eruption is really dangerous.

Many people were dead because of it. A big number of people had
to abandon their homes and land forever. Even the whole world's
climate was changed for a while as a result of an eruption. But
volcano eruptions bring good effects too, because after a long
time it can make the land fertile.