Explanation Text

1. Definition of Explanation text

Explanation text is a type of text in English that describes a process that functions to provide information to readers about a process.

2. Purpose of explanation text

Explanation text serves to provide information to readers about a process.

 3. The characteristics of the explanation text

     a. Using the Simple Present Tense 

     b. Using Action Verbs 

     c. Using Passive Voice Using Noun                 Phrases 

      d. Using Technical Terms Contains                 an explanation of the process 

4. Explanation text structure

General statement

Contains general information about topics to be discussed in the text. 

Explanation 

The sequence of events from a process which is the topic of the text. We can also explain by using why and how questions, so that the explanation we convey is more comprehensive and usually includes supporting sentences. 

Closing 

The cover or cover is optional or not required in this text. This section may contain additional information or the author's opinion on the topics covered.

 5. Examples and structure

 Butterfly metamorphosis

 General statement 

To grow into an adult, a butterfly goes through 4 stages, namely egg, larva, pupa and adult. Depending on the type of butterfly, the life cycle of a butterfly can last from one month to a full year. 

Explanation 

A butterfly begins life as a very small, round, oval, or cylindrical egg. The eggs hatch and the young ones called larvae or caterpillars emerge from the eggs. The first caterpillar eats the egg shell in which it was born. Then it started eating the leaves and started growing. The exoskeleton (skin) does not stretch or grow, so it grows by "molting" (shedding the growing skin) several times as it grows. As soon as the caterpillar has finished growing and reaches its full length, it forms itself into a cocoon, which is also known as a cocoon. The cocoon remains motionless inside the cocoon. Inside the cocoon, the pupa undergoes a series of changes. After about 15 days, a beautiful adult butterfly emerges from the cocoon. 

Closing 

When the butterfly comes out, the wings are small and wet, then the butterfly pumps the liquid into it to make it strong and expand. After a few hours, the wings become strong enough and the butterfly can fly. 

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