Descriptive Text

Definition : descriptive text is a text which says what a person or

thing is like.

Social Function : to describe a particular person, place, or thing.

Generic Structure :
Identification : Identifies phenomenon to be described.
Description : describe parts, qualities, characteristics.

Language Features : using simple present tense.

He is Rowan Atkinson. He is the one of the 50
funniest actors in British comedy. He has short
height and medium built. He has short straight
hair. He has brown eyes. He is very old and has
wrinkle in his face. He has pointed nose. He is
very funny and stupid. He is wearing suit and
trousers.
He is Rowan Atkinson. He is the one of the 50
funniest actors in British comedy.
Identification

He has short height and medium built. He has

short straight hair. He has brown eyes. He is very
old and has wrinkle in his face. He has pointed
nose. He is very funny and stupid. He is wearing
suit and trousers.
Description