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1.        What kind of caption is in the picture? a. Group Identification bar b. Summary c. Cutline d. Expanded e. quote 2.        What is the function of the caption? a. To make the picture look beautiful b. To give description more detail of the picture c. To tell about who was the viewer of the picture d. To explain how beautiful the flowers are e. To make readers see the beautiful flowers 3.        According to the caption on the picture, when was the photo taken? a. July 19 2018 b. February 1 2017 c. May 3, 2019 d. December 7 2015 e. August 15 2014 4.        Where was the location in the picture? a. Central Park b. Garden c. Floristry d. Central Kiev e. Reuter 5.        What does “Bloomed” mean? a. blossom b. wither c. wilt d. droop e. decay 6.        What is the meaning of the sentence? a. Love can be re...

  This is my first blog in 2021. After going through 2020, I feel very happy and grateful. To me 2020 is a very tough year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021 I hope that there will be a vaccine for this Corona virus and everything will be back to normal again. I hope that I can graduate from high school with a great score and go to college. My plan is I want to go to college and make my family proud, and also be a good person.

  Definition of Explanation Text Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural phenomena. Explanation text is to say ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the forming of the phenomena. It is often found in science, geography and history text books. Generic Structure of Explanation Text – General statement General statement; stating the phenomenon issues which are to be explained. – Sequenced of explanation Sequenced explanation; stating a series of steps which explain the phenomena. Purpose of Explanation Text – Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to forming of natural, social, scientific, and cultural phenomena. – To explain how or why something happens. Language Features of Explanation Text In an explanation text, there are linguistic features as below : – Using simple present tense – Using abstract noun (no visible noun) – Using Passive voice – Using Action verbs – Containing explanation of the process .. Examples of Ex...

  Definition of Exposition Text  Exposition text is a text that elaborates the writer‘s idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the reader that the idea is important matter, and to analyze the topic that the thesis/opinion is correct by developing an argument to support it. Structure of Exposition Text Thesis: Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s point of view. Argument : Explaining the argument to support the writer’s position. The number of arguments may vary, but each argument must be supported by evidence and explanation. Reiteration: Restating the writer’s point of view / to strengthen the thesis. We can use the following phrase to make conclusion in reiteration. Purpose To convince the reader that the topics presented was an important topic to be discussed or gained attention by way of providing arguments or opinions that support the main idea or topic. Example of Exposition Text Cars Should Be Banned in The City Cars should...

  Definition A narrative text is an imaginative story to entertain people  Purpose  The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story. Generic Structure Orientation : It is about the opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced. Complication : Where the problems in the story developed.  Coda / reorientation (optional) – lesson from the story.   Example The Rabbit and the Turtle One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow. Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was to be the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought. The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kep...

  Definition Biography text is a detailed description or account of a person’s life and written by someone else, it is nonfiction text. Function of Biography Text To know a person’s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give much information easily and educate the readers. Structure of Biography Text Orientation (Introduction) It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person. Events In events, should be in chronological order. Re-Orientation (Closing) It consists of a conclusion or comment or the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the person . Types of Biography Text Short Biography  (focuses only on highlights of a person’s life) Long Biography  (about life and times of someone in a lot more detail) Example Biography of Famous Person   Muhammad Tulus Rusydi was born in Bukit Tinggi, Sumatra Barat, August 20th, 1987. He is 27 years old. He is a singer and ...