Explanation Text

To entertain the reader

To describe an object

To explain a process or phenomenon

To present a personal opinion

To tell a fictional story

Title, introduction, body, conclusion

Introduction, definition, process, conclusion

Introduction, problem statement, solution, evaluation

Background, argument, evidence, conclusion

Identification, explanation, results, recommendations

Introduction

Background

Process

Conclusion

Summary

An explanation text explains processes, while a descriptive text describes objects.

An explanation text contains fictional narratives, while a descriptive text contains facts.

An explanation text is longer than a descriptive text.

An explanation text does not need structure, while a descriptive text has a strict structure.

An explanation text uses persuasive language, while a descriptive text uses informative language.

Characters and plot

Reasons and effects

Physical description of objects

Feelings and emotions

Author's opinions

A brief definition of the topic

Personal anecdotes from the author

Statistical data about the topic

In-depth arguments

Book reviews related to the topic

To repeat previously mentioned information

To present new data

To describe objects in detail

To summarize information and provide a final perspective

To narrate the author's personal experiences

Presenting the author's subjective views

Outlining steps or stages of a phenomenon

Presenting a fictional story to illustrate the topic

Providing a summary of a related book

Describing the surrounding environment of the topic

Something new and unknown

Something that can be explained through processes or causes

A social phenomenon affecting many people

A fictional concept that is not real

Something only explained in descriptive texts

Using relevant technical terms

Providing an unstructured explanation

Presenting factual information

Including concrete examples

Using clear and simple language