Anies Rasyid Baswedan (born 7 May 1969) is an Indonesian academic, activist, and politician who currently serves as the governor of jakarta since October 2017. A student activist and political analyst before entering public service, he served as rector of Paramadina University before being appointed to be Minister of education and Culture in Joko Widodo administration. He is the founder of Indonesia Mengajar, a program that selects, trains, and assigns university graduates to serve in a one-year teaching mission across the country.
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Definition of Explanation Text
According to Macmillan Dictionary, explanation is a description of how something works or of how to do something. Explanatory text is a description of how something works or how to do something.
explanation is a statement about how or why something is the way it is. An explanation is a statement of how or why something is like that.
If concluded, explanation text is a type of English text that contains how or why something happened.
Generally, this type of text describes the process of something happening. The things described in the explanatory text are in the form of natural and social 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.
General Structure
– 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.
– Closing; is optional or not mandatory. Sometimes the last paragraph of this type of text is often considered the closing part, even though in fact the paragraph is still classified as part of the sequence of the events.
Structure of Explanation Text
Generally the explanation text has the following structure:
Title: Explanation text has a title that aims to attract the attention of the reader. The title of explanation text usually begins with the words how or why.
General Statement: The first paragraph contains a general statement. Why? So that readers have an overview of the topics discussed.
Explanation: This paragraph describes how or why something happened.
Closing (Conclusion): Paragraph that summarizes the entire content of the text. This section is optional, you can use it or not.
Language Features of Explanation Text
- Noun phrases, which functions as an adverbial. Adverbial referred to here is a word, phrase or clause that explains the entire clause by adding information on time, place, condition, way, reason or purpose. This noun phrase can also answer the questions "when", "where", "why" and "how". An example is The cells in the lining of the stomach and small intestine produce and release hormones that control the functions of the digestive system. Well, the first Phrase in bold is an example from Noun Phrase describing a place. Whereas the second phrase is an example of a Noun Phrase which describes purpose.
- Passive voice, passive voice is used when the explanation focuses on the process or action, for example is produced, are fermented, is reflected, and others.
- Using Technical Terms, These technical terms refer to technical terms related to the topics discussed in this text. For example, in texts that discuss the origin of rain, of course there will be terms precipitation, condensation, evaporation, etc. This term is then called the technical term for the text regarding the origin of rain.
Using Chronological Connectors
Almost all texts use chronological connectors.
- First
- Second
- After that
- Next
- Then
- Finally
- etc.
How a Tsunami Happens?
General Statement
We all know that tsunamis are a series of destructive waves and powerful. Tsunami is the deadliest wave because the wave speed is incredibly fast. But do you know how a tsunami can happens?
Explanation
Tsunami originated from Japan, “tsu” meaning harbor and “nami” meaning wave. They are normally caused by landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions in, or close to an ocean. After some sort of underwater disturbance, this causes energy to rise up to sea level pushing the water high into the air. Gravity kicks in and pulls it down again and then consequently causing the water to filter out into many different directions.
When a tsunami begins to approach the shore the energy in the wave is compressed. As a result, the water is pushed up into the wave, resulting in a powerful tsunami. If the trough hits the shoreline first, it then causes the tide to drastically retreat.
Conclusion
So, tsunamis happen because of natural disasters such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. People who live near the shoreline have to be careful because they are threatened by tsunamis whenever there is an earthquake.
Figure of speech
figures of speech in song
A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.
In truth, there are a wealth of these literary tools in the English language. But, let's start out by exploring some of the most common figure of speech examples.
Alliteration
Merupakan salah satu figure of speech yang memiliki fungsi untuk memperindah jenis kalimat Bahasa Inggris. Salah satu ciri dari alliteration adalah memiliki kalimat konsonan yang berulang. Contoh:
- The wild walrus waits and wonders when we’ll walk by.
- She sells seashells.
- Walter wondered where Winnie was.
- Blue baby bonnets bobbed through the bayou.
- Nick needed new notebooks.
- Fred fried frogs’ legs on Friday.
Metaphore
Merupakan figure of speech yang digunakan untuk membandingkan sesuatu atau ide. Misalnya:
- Heart of stone
- Time is money
- The world is a stage
- She’s a night owl
- He’s an ogre
Onomatopoeia
Onompatopoeia merupakan sebuah majas yang menuliskan secara spesifik bunyi dari sesuatu. Contoh:
- Whoosh
- Splat
- Buzz
- Click
- Oink
Personification
Personification merupakan salah satu jenis figure of speech yang memberikan ‘nyawa’ pada benda mati. Apa maksudnya? Maksudnya adalah kalimat yang digunakan pada kalimat memberikan sebuah gambaran pada benda seolah-olah benda tersebut hidup. Contoh:
- The flowers nodded.
- The snowflakes danced.
- The thunder grumbled.
- The fog crept in.
- The wind howled.
Simile
Simile merupakan sebuah majas yang membandingkan atau mengandaikan sesuatu atau sebuah benda. Kadang, simile suka disamakan dengan metaphor yang juga memiliki bentuk perbandingan. Padahal, simile dan metaphore memiliki struktur yang berbeda. Simile memiliki ciri khas kata like, as, atau similar to. Contoh:
- As slippery as an eel
- Like peas in a pod
- As blind as a bat
- Eats like a pig
- As wise as an owl
Hyperbole
Dalam Bahasa Indonesia, kita mengenal majas ini dengan sebutan hiperbola. Sama dengan dalam Bahasa Inggris, bentuk kalimat hyperbole ini terlihat melebih-lebihkan sesuatu. Contoh:
- I’ve told you to stop a thousand times.
- That must have cost a billion dollars.
- I could do this forever.
- She’s older than dirt.
- Everybody knows that.
Anaphora
Anaphora merupakan sebuah teknik penulisan di mana sebuah frasa atau awal dalam sebuah kata sama dan diulang-ulang dalam sebuah kalimat. Biasanya anaphora digunakan dalam menulis sajak, dongeng, pidato, atau puisi agar lebih berirama. Contoh:
- I came, I saw, I conquered. – Julius Caesar
- Mad world! Mad kings! Mad composition! – King John II, William Shakespeare
- It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. – A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
- With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right. – Abraham Lincoln
Assonance
Salah satu ciri dari majas assonance adalah pengulangan bunyi kata yang mirip. Kadang, assonance juga bisa mengulang kata-kata dengan huruf depan yang sama. Contoh:
- A – For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore. (Poe)
- E – Therefore, all seasons shall be sweet to thee. (Coleridge)
- I – From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. (Frost)
- O – Oh hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn. (Wordsworth)
- U – Uncertain rustling of each purple curtain (Poe)
Synecdoche
Merupakan sebuah kata atau istilah yang digunakan untuk mewakili seluruh benda. Misalnya:
- Wheels – Merupakan perwakilan untuk penyebutan mobil.
- Plastic – Di Amerika ada istilah plastic untuk menyebut kartu kredit atau kartu debit.
- Coke – Diugunakan untuk menyebut minuman soda apapun.
God's Plan
Yeah they wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin'
Tryna keep it peaceful is a struggle
Minggu, 03 Januari 2021
My wishes in 2021
My hopes in 2021
After all in 2020, we may came up to a conclusion that it wasn’t a good year for most people. But, not all. I learned a lot last year through all those days. I hope this year I can learn more so that I can reach what I wrote last year what I am going to reach this year, it may not be easy, but not impossible. Everything may not came up as planned, but I will try my best to overcome it.
Minggu, 11 Oktober 2020
passive voice
Passive Voice function
To explain sentences where the subject is an inanimate object
The first function of the passive voice is to explain sentences whose subject cannot do a verb. Or in short, if the subject is an inanimate object. What is meant by inanimate objects here is not only physical objects, but also abstract objects, such as thoughts, values, feelings, and the like.
To Describe an Event for which the Perpetrator is Unknown
The second function of the passive voice is to explain a sentence whose subject is not known with certainty. Due to this, the object of the final sentence has to be the subject in order for the sentence to be understood.
To describe an event whose object is more important than the subject
The third function of the passive voice is to describe events that focus on the object, not on the subject. This means that the object of the sentence is much more important to discuss than the subject.
To Describe Two Events in One Sentence
Well, here comes the passive voice function that people rarely talk about! The passive voice can be used in sentences that want to include two or more verbs. One goal: so that the sentence sounds varied.
The passive voice is formed from the auxiliary verb and past participle (verb-3).Auxiliary verbs used in passive voice can be:
· primary auxiliary verb "be" (is, are, am, was, were),
· a combination of two primary auxiliary verbs (is / are being, was / were being, has / have been), or
· combination of primary auxiliary verb and modal auxiliary verb (will be, will have been)
The past participle used is a transitive verb . Past participles are obtained by adding -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne to the base form, which are regular verbs . In the base form, it is an irregular verb , the past participle is inconsistent.
Minggu, 20 September 2020
Writing letter
Writing Letter
Definition of Letter (Letter)
A letter is a written message from one party to another containing information' means Letter is a written message from one of the other parties that contains information. Its functions cover five areas: means of notifications, requests, thoughts and ideas; written evidence; reminder; historical evidence; and work guidelines.

Type of Letter (Letter)
Types of letters can be divided into three, namely personal letters, official letters, and official letters.
Personal letter
Personal letter is a type of letter containing personal needs which is usually written personally and addressed to another person using non-standard language. Private letters have no binding rules and personal letters can be written according to the taste of each author.
Characteristics of a Personal Letter
Personal letters have at least the following 5 characteristics:
1. Does not have letterhead
2. Do not have a letter number
3. Greetings and greetings vary widely and are more casual, non-formal in nature
4. Use of free language (not standard) according to the author's wishes
5. Free letter format
Official letter
Official letter is a letter made by a certain agency, organization or company institution addressed to a certain person or other institution. The existence of these agencies, institutions, organizations and companies is legally authorized. Examples of official letters are official letters, commercial letters, and social letters.
The characteristics of an official letter
use effective sentences; simple, concise, clear, polite and attractive.
use standard language according to refined spelling (EYD) both spelling, vocabulary, and grammar.
The presentation uses the form of full block, semi block or indented block.
Using letterhead.
Listed letter number, attachments, and subject.
Usually includes a stamp or stamp.
Service Letter
Official letter is a letter issued by a certain agency. In other words, official letters are letters that are used as a means of communication within an agency or between agencies. An official letter is also called an official letter because this letter can clearly be accounted for for its authenticity.
Characteristics of an official letter
1. Has a head or letterhead, which is the name and address of a certain agency.
2. Have a date, and letter number.
3. Has a subject, namely the purpose of the letter and attachments.
4. Has a certain agency stamp on the signature section.
5. Using standard language.
6. May have a copy.
3.Part Letter (Letter)
Personal letter
The private mail section is:
1. Place, date, month, year of writing of the letter
2. Mailing address
3. Greetings
4. The opening sentence
5. Fill in the letter
6. Closing sentence
7. Closing greetings
8. Signature
9. Name of the sender
Official letter
The official letter sections are:
Greetings
opening paragraph
content of letter
cover letter
closing
sender's signature
copy
Service Letter
The official letter is:
Letterhead
Letter date
Number
Appendixr.
Subject / thing
Address.
Greetings
Contents
Closing greetings / position
Name
Copy
Initials
4. Sample Letter (Letter)
Personal letter
Minggu, 30 Agustus 2020
Exposition
Exposition Text
Hello everyone. Today I will explain a little about the material Exposition Text.
analytical exposition is a text that elaborates the writers idea about the phenomenon surrounding. Its social function is to persuade the readers that the idea is important matter.
Ægeneric structure :
- Thesis : introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s
Position.
- Argument :explaining the arguments to support the writer
Position.
- Reiteration : restating the writer’s position
ÆLanguage feature :
- Using relational process.
- Using connecting words.
- Using present tenses.
2. Hortatory exposition
Hortatory exposition is a written English text in which the writer persuades people that something should/should not be the case. The function of the hortatory exposition is to persuade the reader that something should or should not be the case.
Ægeneric structure
- Thesis : announcement of issue of concern.
- Arguments : reasons for concern, leading to the recommendation.
- Recommendation : statement of what ought or ought not to happened.
- Using Material process
- Using relational process









