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1. Definition
Explanation is a text which tells processes relating to
forming of natural, social, scientific and cultural
phenomena.
Explanation adalah sebuah teks yang berisi tentang
proses-proses yang berhubungan dengan fenomena-
fenomena alam, sosial, ilmu pengetahuan, budaya
dan lainnya
3. Purpose
To tell each step of the process (the how) and to give
reason (the why).
Mengenal setiap langkah proses (cara) dan memberi
alasan (mengapa).
4. Generic Structure
a. A general statement to position the readers
b. A sequenced explanation of why or how something
occurs
c. A concluding paragraph/closing
Answer !!!
1. A tsunami is a series of waves generated when water in
a lake or the sea is rapidly displaced on a massive
scale.
2. Comes from the Japanese.
3. Which means harbour ("tsu") and wave ("nami").
4. Yes, Tsunami always bring great damage.
5. Most of the damage is caused by the huge mass of
water behind the initial wave front, as the height of the
sea keeps rising fast and floods powerfully into the
coastal area.