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A. Definition Explanation Text

Explanation Text is a text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena,
soisal, science, culture and others. An Explanation text is usually derived from the authors
questions related to 'why' and 'how' of an existing phenomenon.

B. Purpose Linguistic Explanation Text

Explanation linguistic purpose of the text is to explain the processes that occur in the
formation or activity associated with natural phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and
others aimed at explaining.

C. Structure of Linguistic Explanation Text

There are three sections in the linguistic structure Explanation Text, namely:

1. A general statement
In a general statement contains a general explanation of the phenomena which will be
discussed, can include the introduction or explanation of the phenomenon.

2. A squenced of explanation
A squenced of explanation why the process contains an explanation of the phenomenon could
occur or be created. A squenced of explanation in the form of answers to the question 'why'
and 'how' the authors when creating a text Explanation. In squenced of explanation may
consist of more than one paragraph.

3. Closing
The actual closing was not listed in the generic structure of the Explanation text, but most
people assume that the last paragraph of a text Explanation is closing, but it is part of
squenced of explantaion which contains the final step described in section squenced of
explanation.

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D. Characteristics of Linguistic Explanation Text

In a text explanation, there is a linguistic characteristics such as the following, namely:

Using the simple present tense
 mengguankan abstract noun (noun visible)
Passive voice mengguanakan
Using the Action verbs

E. Sample Text Explanation

To add to your understanding of the Explanation Text above explanation, the authors also
include sample text explanation with the following translation:

Making Paper from woodchips

General statement
Woodchipping is a process used to Obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees. The
woodchipping process begins when the trees are cut down in a selected area of the forest
called a coupe.

(Woodchipping is the process used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees.
Woodchipping process begins when the tree is felled in the selected area of the forest called
the coupe.)

Squence of explanation

Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At
the mill the bark of the logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper roomates cuts
them into small pieces called woodchips. The woodchips are then screened to remove dirt
and other impurities. At this stage they are either exported in this form or changed into pulp
by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then bleached and the water content is removed.

(Furthermore, the top and the branches of the tree is cut and then the trunks of wood brought
to the milling plant. The plant will be eliminated pengilingan bark and logs are brought to the
wood cutting machine (chipper) that cuts logs into small pieces called the slat (woodchips).
Wood chips are then filtered to remove dirt and other objects. At this stage they can be
exported in the form or converted into pulp with chemicals and heat. The slurry is then
bleached and water content will be removed.)

Closing
Finally the pulp is rolled out to the make paper.

(Eventually the pulp to make paper rolled up paper.)