SMA Al Azhar 3
language
Features in
Descriptive text
Jefryan Syah
Learnin Objective
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⚬Identify the language features of
a descriptive text.
⚬Understand how to use language
features in describing sport
Target
athletes.
What are Language
Features?
Language features are the special
characteristics of language used in a text to
achieve its purpose.
⚬Help describe, explain, or inform.
⚬ Used to build a clear and detailed description.
Main Language Features in
Descriptive Text
There are 5 Common Language
Features in Descriptive Text
Specific Nouns Action Verbs
Adjectives Linking Verbs (is, are,
has, have)
Simple Present Tense
Features Functions Examples
❌ He is an athlete.
✅ Cristiano Ronaldo is a football
Specific Nouns Specific person, place, or thing.
player.
Describe appearance, personality, She is a talented and hardworking
Adjectives
skills. swimmer.
Simple Present ✅ He trains every day.
Used to describe facts or habits.
Tense ✅ She plays tennis professionally.
He runs 10 kilometers every
Action Verbs Show what the person does.
morning.
🟣 Common Verbs: is, are, has, have
Connect the subject with its ✅ He is tall.
Action Verbs
description. ✅ She has long hair.
Example Pratama Arhan is a talented Indonesian football player. He
was born in Blora, Central Java, in 2001. Arhan has short
black hair, a slim body, and a bright smile. His energetic
appearance makes him easily recognized on the football
field.
Arhan usually plays as a left-back. He is famous for his long
throw-ins, strong defense, and speed when running along
the side of the field. He has played for PSIS Semarang and
also for the Indonesian national team, where he often
becomes an important player in big matches.
Outside the field, Arhan is known as a humble and
hardworking person. Many young people admire him
because of his discipline and dedication to football. He
inspires Indonesian youth to chase their dreams and never
give up.
Exercise
Read the text and identify the language
Features!
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo is a famous Indonesian badminton
player. He was born in Banyuwangi, East Java, in 1995. Kevin is not
very tall, but he has a strong and athletic body. He has short black
hair and a cheerful smile that makes him popular among
badminton fans.
Kevin is well known for his speed, creativity, and aggressive
playing style on the badminton court. He usually plays in men’s
doubles and became famous as a partner of Marcus Fernaldi
Gideon. Together, they were called The Minions because of their
small but powerful appearance. Kevin has won many international
tournaments, including prestigious titles in the BWF World Tour.
Outside the court, Kevin is admired for his friendly and humble
personality. He often motivates young athletes to work hard and
practice with discipline. Many Indonesians are proud of him
because he has brought honor to the country through his
achievements in badminton.
Exercise
1.Where was Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo born?
2.What makes Kevin popular among badminton
fans?
3.With whom did Kevin usually play men’s doubles?
4.Why were Kevin and his partner called The
Minions?
5.Mention two qualities of Kevin’s playing style on
the badminton court!
6.What personality traits does Kevin show outside
the court?
7.Why are many Indonesians proud of Kevin
Sanjaya?
