EXPLANATION

What is explanation?

• Text that is created with the purpose of announcing or promoting something in order to attract the attention of many people and make a product known to the wider community.

• Is a text which explains how and why a phenomenon happens. It includes both natural and social phenomena.

• A text that contains information and knowledge conveyed in a short, concise manner, and accompanied by the opinion (argument) of the author.

• Text tells a story, recounting a sequence of events in chronological order

Which structural component of an explanation text provides a broad overview of the phenomenon that will be discussed?

• Conclusion

• Explanation

• General Statement

• Title

which tense is predominantly used in explanation texts, and what is the rationale behind its use?

• Simple present tense, because it reflects factual occurrences and mechanisms.

• Simple past tense, because it describes events that have already occurred.

• Present continuous tense, because it describes ongoing processes.

• Simple past tense, because it describes events that have already occurred

What is the primary distinction between an explanation text and a procedure text?

• Explanation texts use passive voice, while procedure texts use active voice

• Explanation texts include a conclusion, while procedure texts do not

• Explanation texts aim to elucidate the 'how' and 'why' of an event, while procedure texts provide guidance on how to accomplish a task.

• Explanation texts are found in news reports, while procedure texts are found in textbooks

What role do connective words play, and which of the following is an example of a sequential connective word as identified in the text?

• Connective words indicate the use of simple present tense; 'is

• Connective words introduce technical terms; 'sodium chloride.

• Connective words emphasize the recipient of an action; 'because'.

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  Connective words link ideas together to create a cohesive flow of thought; 'then'.