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Description Text vs Report TextFardanRivat Eka PutraWahyu Pujiono( 32 )Description Text vs Report TextDescription TextPurposeto describe a particular person, place or thing in detail.

Generic StructureGeneral classificationDescriptionLanguage FeaturesFocus on specific participantsUse of simple present tenseUse of relating verbsReport TextPurposeto describe the way things are such as a man-made thing, animals, and plants.Generic StructureIdentificationDescriptionLanguage FeaturesFocus on general participantsUse of simple present tenseUse of relating verbsDifferencesDescriptive TextReport the thing which will be discussed in general (Eg. Pet)State the reality of the thingDescribe the aspect of the thing in detail (Eg. Kinds of pet, cat, dog etc.).

It is a result of observation or analysisReport TextDescribe the thing in particular and more specific (Eg. My Pet)Identify the thingDescribe the characteristic or the physic of the thing. (Eg. How it looks like. Its weight, appearance, color etc.)It tells the factual conditional of the thingSimilariteshave the similarity in the social function and generic structureBoth describe somethingUse of simple present tense

Example

Lets Play!My Favorite FlowerI have a favorite flower, the flower rose. Roses an ornamental flowering plant in the form of herbs with prickly stems are from mainland China, but I just love roses because I think red roses have a beautiful charming and fascinating when viewed. Roses can also be grown in any area, whether in a hot climate or a cold climate.I grow roses in my backyard, and I water it every morning. usually when the roses are blooming,mysisterandIwouldpickin useplay togetherDescription TextReport TextSources :http://diyahlaily.wordpress.com/http://mohanmansa.wordpress.com/http://salsabilaarifta.blogspot.com