REPORT TEXT

REPORT TEXT

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REPORT TEXT

EXPLANATION

DEFINITION

• Report text is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis. 

PURPOSE

• The purpose of report text is to present information about something. It generally describes an entire class of things, whether natural or made, for instance: Mammals, the planets, rocks, plants, countries of region, culture, transportation, and so forth.

 Generic Structures of Report Text

• General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc. which will be discussed in general

• Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials

Language Features

• Use of general nouns, that is, an object (be it alive or dead) of a general nature. Just compare between "Hunting dogs" and "My dog"​​. Hunting dogs are common, while my dog ​​is more specific.

• Use of relating verbs to describe features, the grammar is also called linking verbs. As to be [is, am, are: present], seem, look, taste, etc.

Language Features

• Some use of action verbs when describing behavior, e.g. Emus can not fly;

• Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness, is one time in the simple present markers such as "often, usually, always" and others. e.g. Tropical cyclones always begin over the sea;

Language Features

• Use of technical terms, e.g. "Isobars" are lines drawn on a weather map; For example, on "music" then, the terms of the music should be there.

• Use of paragraphs with topic sentences to organise bundles of information; repeated naming of the topic as the beginning focus of the clause.