DESCRIPTIVE TEXT_Teks Deskripsi

Definition of Descriptive Text

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.” (teks yang menjelaskan gambaran seseorang atau benda. Tujuannya adalah
mengambarkan atau mengungkapkan orang, tempat atau benda tertentu)

Generic Structure of Descriptive Text

 Identification : Identifies phenomenon (person, place, or thing) that will be described.
 Description : Describes parts, qualities, characteristics, etc

The Characteristics / Language Feature of Descriptive Text:

 Specific participant : memiliki obyek tertentu, tidak bersifat umum dan unik (hanya ada satu)
ex: bandengan beach, my house, borobudur temple, uncle Joko
 Penggunaan adjective (kata sifat) untuk memperjelas noun (kata benda)
ex: a beautiful beach, a handsome man, the famous place in jepara dll
 Penggunaan simple present tense : Pola kalimat yang digunakan adalah simple present karena
menceritakan fakta dari obyek deskripsi.
 Action verbs : terdapat kata kerja yang menunjukkan sebuah kegiatan (aktifitasnya bisa dilihat)
Ex: run, sleep, walk, cut, etc.

Example of Descriptive Text

Best Drone for 4K Video: DJI Phantom 4 Pro

Sometimes you need an extra hand while filming a video, or just want that special bird’s-eye image. The
Phantom 4 Pro is DJI’s top-of-the-line unit, and with its 1-inch, 20MP sensor, you can capture high-
quality images. It can also capture videos in resolutions up to 4K at 60 frames per second. Its mechanical
shutter helps reduce, if not eliminate, rolling shutter distortion.

DJI Phantom 4 Pro also has integrated infrared sensing systems, and its Flight Autonomy system’s two
rear sensors actively search for obstacles in five directions. It also has four-direction obstacle avoidance.
Its powerful sensor capacities mean you won’t have to worry about your drone crashing while it’s
capturing a sweeping aerial shot. The remote controller has a built-in, high-definition screen that
provide you with a real-time view of what the drone can see. You’ll also have access to all flight and
camera controls.

The 4 Pro has a maximum flight time of 30 minutes, which is the longest of any drone within this product
line. You can steer the drone manually, or set waypoints via DJI’s Draw technology, which allows you to
draw paths or waypoints on the display with your finger and specify what direction the drone should
face as it flies.

Nikon D7500
Nikon’s new DSLR for enthusiasts does not boast any dramatic new technologies, but the D7500 does fill
a significant gap in the range. It fits in towards the top of the Nikon DX (APS-C format) digital SLR range,
where it’s designed to offer a balance between high-end performance, versatile features and
an affordable price.

This isn’t a cheap camera, but the specs are very tempting. They start with the continuous shooting
speed of 8fps, which is a little short of the 10fps and more achieved by top APS-C DSLRs and mirrorless
cameras, but still enough for capturing most high-speed action.

The D7500 is helped by an unusually good buffer capacity of 50 raw (NEF) files – unusual outside
the professional market. The typical enthusiast DSLR or mirrorless camera can shoot any number of
JPEGs, but most keen photographers would rather shoot raw, even in continuous mode, so the D7500 is
well ahead of its direct rivals here.
The D7500 is great for video, too, offering 4K UHD capture. This is increasingly common in the mirrorless
market, but it’s the first time 4K video has appeared in a non-professional DSLR.

On the outside, the D7500 sports a carbon-fibre body rather than metal alloy, though it feels plenty
sturdy enough nonetheless and it is weather-sealed. It has a tilting touchscreen display on the rear,
and it’s the first Nikon DSLR with built-in support for Nikon’s new radio-controlled Advanced Creative
Lighting System.

The battery life is good already and it’s no hardship to carry a spare or two in your pockets, but a grip
can also improve the handling with long lenses and, even more importantly, make the camera easier
to use vertically for long portrait shoots. Both of these omissions are a bit of a surprise.

Report text

Definition of Report text

The term report text is often also known as informational report.

 a text that function to provide information about an event or situation, after the holding of the
investigation and through various considerations.
 a text which is the result of systematic observation and analyzes.”

Thus, actually Report Text and Descriptive Text have a fairly clear distinction, although it appears that the
both text are said to be “twin siblings”.

In conclusion, in the report text it usually contains facts that can be proven scientifically.

Generic Structure of Report text

 General Classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc
which will be discussed in general
 Description: tells what the phenomenon under discussion ; in terms of parts, qualities, habits or
behaviors.

The other says that the generic structure of Report Text are :
* General information: the part that mentions general information from the written objects discussed
* Bundles of Specific Information: the descriptions of objects in detail

Purpose of Report text

Every text must have the purpose why it was written. So do this. Some experts mention that the purpose of the
report text is:

Its social purpose is

 presenting information about something or

 to convey information of observation through systematic analysis..

The information described in the report text is usually general, whether natural or artificial like mammals,
planets, rocks, plants, states, culture, transportation, and so forth.

In high school level books, it is mentioned that the purpose of report text are :
 To describe something in general.
 To presenting information about (something), as it is.
 To describe the way things are..
Language Feature of Report text:
 Use of general nouns, eg hunting dogs, rather than particular nouns, eg our dog;
 Use of relating verbs to describe features, eg Molecules are tiny particles;
 Some use of action verbs when describing behavior, eg Emus cannot fly;
 Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness, eg Tropical cyclones always begin over the sea;
 Use of technical terms, eg Isobars are lines drawn on a weather map;
 Use of paragraphs with topic sentences to organize bundles of information; repeated naming of the
topic as the beginning focus of the clause.

Example Report Text

A Drone
Drone technology is constantly evolving as new innovation and big investment are bringing more
advanced drones to the market every few months. Most drones will have very similar systems
incorporated. Unmanned aerial vehicle technology covers everything from the aerodynamics of the
drone, materials in the manufacture of the physical UAV, to the circuit boards, chipset and software
which are the brains of the drone.

One of the most popular drones on the market is the DJI Phantom 3. This drone was very popular with
professional aerial cinematographers. While slightly old now, it uses plenty of advanced technology
which is present in the very latest drones. This UAV is ideal to explain drone technology because it has
everything in one package. It includes the UAV, gimbal and camera and uses some of the top drone
technology on the market today.

In only a few months since writing this article, some new and highly advanced drones such as the DJI
Mavic, Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 have come to the market. The fast pace of drone technological
innovation is tremendous. I’ve included these latest drone technology advancements in the below
article. So it is right up to date including the links.

A Digital Camera
A digital camera is a similar to a traditional film-based camera, but it captures images digitally. When you take
a picture with a digital camera, the image is recorded by a sensor, called a "charged coupled device" or CCD.
Instead of saving the picture on analog film like traditional cameras, digital cameras save photos in digital
memory. Some digital cameras have built-in memory, but most use an SD or Compact Flash card.

Digital cameras have several advantages over their analog counterparts. While film rolls typically hold about
24 pictures, memory cards have the capacity to store several hundred or even several thousand pictures on a
single card. Therefore, photographers can be much more liberal in the shots they take. Since the images are
captured digitally, unwanted images can be deleted directly on the camera. Most digital cameras also include a
small LCD screen that shows a live preview of the image, which makes it easier to capture the perfect picture.
These cameras usually include an option to record video as well.

With digital cameras, you can simply import the pictures to your computer via a USB cable. Once the digital
photos have been imported, you can publish them online or e-mail them to friends. You can also edit them
using photo editing software. If you want to print hard copies of your photos, you can use a home printer or an
online printing service.

Digital cameras range greatly in size in quality. On the low end are portable electronic devices such as as cell
phones and iPods that have digital cameras built into them. In the mid range are are standalone point-and-shoot
cameras that have additional features and picture taking modes. On the high end are digital SLR (single lens
reflex) cameras, which support interchangeable lenses. These cameras are used by photography professionals
and capture high resolution images with accurate color.