Song

 A song or song in English, is an artistic composition of tones or sounds in a sequence, combination, and temporal relationship (usually accompanied by musical instruments) to produce musical compositions that contain unity and continuity.

Songs are a way to express emotions and feelings in a fun way.

Structure

Intro

the first part of the song where the singer's voice has not been heard, only the instrument. 

Verse or stanza

the introductory part to the Bridge chorus, is used to bridge between parts of a song. Like between a chorus with a verse or a chorus with a modulating chorus. The notes played on the bridge are generally very different from the verse and chorus. 

Chorus

the main message or story of the song. Using a different tone pattern and more comfortable than the verse

Reff

means repetition. 

 Coda

 is the final part of the song with the tone and verse to close the song. In contrast to brigde, coda takes some pre-existing lyrics and notes.

Language Feature

Imagery (simile or imagination)

  Describes about feelings and emotions, meaning that a song usually tries to describe the feelings that the writer feels.

  Rhythm (rhythm)

  Rhythm here is used to create the mood. For example, if we are sad and listen to a song with a slow rhythm, we will get carried away with the song. So, rhythm creates mood!

  Figures of speech

Some figurative words used in a song

 Metaphor (metaphor)

At first glance, the two things being compared are unrelated, but actually there are similarities between the two things, for example: Time is a thief (time is a thief) or Her hair was silk (his hair is like silk).

 Simile (figuratively)

A thing is described with something similar using the word 'like' or 'as', for example: My love is like a red rose

Hyperbole (hyperbola)

A thing is described too much, sometimes it tickles because it's too much

 Personification (personification)

An object appears like a person means the object (not human) has the ability like a human. Such as: The wind whisper or The snowflakes danced in the wind.

 Alliteration (alliteration)

The repetition of the sound at the beginning of each word. For example: Peter Parker picks a pack of pants punctually (Peter Parker changes his suit on time).

One Direction – “One Thing”

So get out, get out, get out of my head

and fall into my arms instead

Example of song

Nothing - Bruno major 

Track suits and red wine

Movies for two

We'll take off our phones

And we'll turn off our shoes

We'll play Nintendo

Though I always lose

'Cause you'll watch the TV

While I'm watching you

There's not many people

I'd honestly say

I don't mind losing to

But there's nothing

Like doing nothing

With you

Dumb conversations

We lose track of time

Have I told you lately

I'm grateful you're mine

We'll watch The Notebook

For the 17th time

I'll say "It's stupid"

Then you'll catch me crying

We're not making out

On a boat in the rain

Or in a house I've painted blue

But there's nothing

Like doing nothing

With you

So shut all the windows

And lock all the doors

We're not looking for no one

Don't need nothing more

You'll bite my lip and

I'll want you more

Until we end up in a heap on the floor

Mmm

You could be dancing on tabletops

Wearing high-heels

Drinking until the world

Spins like a wheel

But tonight your apartment

Had so much appeal

Who needs stars?

We've got a roof

But there's nothing

Like doing nothing

With you

Mmm

No, there's nothing

Like doing nothing

With you

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Exposition Text: Definitions, Types, Formulas & Usage Examples

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Scientific writings such as theses, news, or research in English can be categorized in the type of exposition text. These writings certainly contain a lot of author opinions which of course are subjective.

Actually, what can be categorized as exposition text ? Are there any conditions that need to be met in writing this type of text?

Definition

Reporting from Reading Assets is a writing that is persuasive and tries to convince the readers or listeners. This paper usually contains important issues that are currently being discussed.

Of course, this article contains the author's opinion which can be said to be a one-sided opinion. Not only opinions, in this type of text almost all of the author's arguments against a problem.

So it can be said that exposition text is an open writing that can produce pros and cons for the author.

Writing that is classified as an exposition text is sometimes also known as argumentative text, because this text will be dominated by the author's arguments and that is the characteristic that distinguishes the type of exposition text from other texts.

Also read: Figures in English: Definition, Types, and Examples

Jenis Exposition Text

There are two types of exposition text in English that you can distinguish. Among others are:

Analytical Exposition

Analytical exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement that shows the author's attitude, opinion, or position on the theme being discussed, then supported by various arguments and closes with an affirmation or restatement of the opinion stated at the beginning.

Hortatory Exposition

Hortatory exposition is a type of exposition text that begins with a statement containing the issue or problem that is raised as the theme of the writing.

Then it is supported by various arguments and supporting evidence that can lead the reader to the author's point of view. Finally, the text will be closed with suggestions or recommendations from the author on what should be done or happened related to the problem or issue presented at the beginning.

Also read: News Item Text in English: Definition and Examples

Text Structure in Exposition Text

To write exposition text, there are three structures that must be learned and applied in your writing. Among others are:

Thesis : This section will contain the issue or problem that will be raised, while in the analytical exposition this section will contain the position, opinion or attitude of the author.

Argument : The section that contains the opinions or arguments that the author begins to explain. Both the hortatory exposition and analytical exposition have the same explanation in this section.

Reitaration : Reiteration is a conclusion. The hortatory exposition will contain recommendations or suggestions from the author on the problem that is the theme of the writing. While the analytical exposition , this section will contain a re-statement from the author.

Language Structure

In addition to the structure of writing, there are linguistic elements that you need to pay attention to in writing exposition text . Among others are:

Using the simple present tense.

Many use conjunctions such as because of, so, therefore, the reason , and others.

Contains arguments.

Many use words that contain cause and effect ( cause-effect).

Using vocabulary that is able to arouse the reader's emotions, such as: Amused, concerned, innocent, unreasonable etc.

Contoh Exposition Text

To be clearer in recognizing exposition text, let's look at the example below.

The emergence of the internet has given entrepreneurs many ways to make money. Writers are a group that has benefited from their talents as a result of the rise of internet-based jobs.

Blog writing is an increasingly popular way to earn money online. determined by the owner of the blog. They are very popular because the blogs are usually written on a certain subject area but can vary as their content is their simplicity to get up and running.

There are many free websites out there that will help you set up your own blog if you choose to go that route because a blog, in addition to advertisements, means potential revenue.

Translational writing is also good money to earn money online. Make sure to gear your articles to promote and advertise your own business ventures.

These articles are a free way to market the products and services you offer for free. The most effective advertising with these articles comes from the dialogue box that is inserted at the end of each article.

These dialogue boxes contain links to basically any website you would like to drive traffic to. For instance, you might have one link in your dialogue box to a product you are selling and one to a blog where you are promoting discussing other products.

Writing takes some time to gain credibility through but once it’s done earning potential can become very powerful.

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Narrative text

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Hi hi! Guys , in this article, the English Academy will again thoroughly explore one of the English texts that often appears and accompanies us in our daily life. After previously discussing explanatory text , procedural text , and exposition text , now it's the turn of narrative text .

If you still remember, narrative text is one of the materials generally studied by high school students. Try to remember again, what grade of English is this? By the way , in addition to being a study material, this text is also often present as a question in various tests, ranging from school exams, national exams, to the TOEFL. As we know, TOEFL is a test that tests a person's English skills. So, need to be prepared as well as possible, right?

Well , in order to understand in more detail related to narrative text , let 's learn together from the definition to the example text in this article!

 

Definition/Understanding Narrative Text

Narrative text is one type of text that tells a series of events with a chronological system or interconnected. Narrative text is generally imaginative, aka not real or in the form of the imagination of the author . 

Oh yes , this text is often equated with English short stories. Maybe it's not wrong, but there are some differences too, lo . Check the difference through the English short story article: Definition, Structure, Characteristics, and Examples. 

Then, can fiction novels be said to be narrative texts? Yep , a story in a fictional novel can be said to be a narrative text. This text is also often used as a story to do English story telling .

Tujuan Narrative Text (Purpose/Function of Narrative Text)

The social function of narrative text is to entertain the audience or readers . Therefore, this type of text is suitable for small children as well as teenagers and adults. The purpose of narrative text is the same as recount text, lo . However, narrative text is an imaginary story, while recount text is a real story. You can read the full article in the Recount Text article: Definition, Structure, Types, and Examples

 

Difference between Narrative Text and Descriptive Text

If you have read the explanation article about descriptive text , of course it will be easy to answer what is the difference between narrative text and descriptive text. Here are some of the differences:

1. Form of narration

In narrative text, the story is presented sequentially from one incident to another so as to form a unified story. Meanwhile, descriptive text focuses more on describing an object in detail.

2. Storytelling model

If you pay attention, narrative texts always tell about a topic carried out by characters (actors) with various characters. Therefore, in this text there is a conflict or cause and effect event. 

Well, this is certainly different from the description text which tends to be more structured and detailed in explaining something.

3. Description of properties

In narrative text, the author will write a complete story with a sequence of events. Because it is fictional, the traits that will appear can be explicit or implicit, depending on the author's point of view.

Descriptive text tends to describe an object in detail, which is clear later in it will contain many adjectives.

4. Purpose of the text

In addition to entertaining the reader, another purpose of narrative text is for the reader to gain new knowledge, benefits, or lessons.

Meanwhile, descriptive text aims more so that the reader can clearly imagine the object described by the author.

 

Equation of Description Text with Narrative Text ( Narrative Text )

What do these two texts have in common? The similarity is that the presentation also involves the five senses so that it looks as if the reader has personally experienced the events narrated in the text. 

In case descriptive text, it means as if the reader can see directly the object that is told in the text.

 

Generic Structure of Narrative Text

There are three structures of narrative text that you need to pay attention to if you want to create or read a narrative text , namely:

1. Orientation

In Indonesian, orientation means introduction. So, in the initial paragraph, narrative text usually contains the introduction of the characters and settings involved in the content of the story. In this case, the setting can be the scene as well as the time of the story. 

2. Complication

This section will begin to enter the paragraph that tells about the beginning of the problem of an event or incident. Because it is chronological in nature, the problems that arise at the beginning will continue to be a series of long storylines that contain conflict, climax, and anti-climax. Oh yes , to make it easier for you, here's the arrangement in the complication :

Problem , which is a paragraph or sentence that begins to lead to the problem of a story.

Conflict , more complex, after there is a problem, then the story will continue to conflict. In this section, the audience will be curious about what happened between one character and another.

Climax , which is the peak of the conflict which is the main focus in narrative text .

Anti-climax , in Indonesian, this section is also known as conflict reduction. So, the conflict will decrease slowly.

Solution , as the name implies, which is a solution, then the paragraph in the solution section will explain the resolution of the conflict that has been described previously.

In this case, complications are divided into three conflicts, namely:

Natural conflict, natural or inter-universe conflict.

Social conflict, conflict between characters or actors.

Psychological conflict, inner conflict or self.

3. Resolution

Resolution is the end of the story or the conclusion of the story. This paragraph can be a further explanation of solution . In this section, the author can also describe whether the narrative text that is made will end with a sad ending or a happy ending .

4. Re-orientation

Actually, this structure is not mandatory in narrative text. However, generally the sentences in this paragraph will tell the last condition of the character in the story, or it can also contain lessons and moral messages that can be taken by the reader to be implemented in real life. 

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