What is a Descriptive Text?

Descriptive Text

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Muttaqin Muttaqin
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A descriptive text is a piece of writing that creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. It uses detailed descriptions of people, places, or things to help the reader see, hear, smell, taste, or feel what the writer is describing.
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Structure of a Descriptive Text
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A descriptive text typically has two main parts: Identification (introduce the subject) and Description (provide detailed descriptions using vivid language and sensory details).
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Language Features of a Descriptive Text
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Adjectives, Adverbs, Sensory details, Figurative language (similes and metaphors).
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Example of a Descriptive Text
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My favorite place is my grandmother's garden. The air is filled with the sweet scent of roses and the gentle hum of bees. A small path leads through the garden, past sunflowers and lavender bushes. In the center, there's a cozy bench where I love to sit and read.
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Activity 1: Watch and Describe
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Instruction: Watch a short video clip of a beautiful place or a person. Task: Write a paragraph describing what you saw using vivid details.
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Activity 2: Create a Sensory Poem
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Instruction: Choose a subject and write a poem describing it using all five senses. Example: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch.
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Practice Question: What is the purpose of a descriptive text?
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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind using detailed descriptions.
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