Recount Text

Definition of Recount  :

Recount is a text which retells events or experiences in the past. Its purpose is either to inform or

 to entertain the audience. There is no complication among the participants and that differentiates from narrative

Recount text is commonly labeled as non-fiction writing. It is one of kind text genres, beside of narrative, spoof and others. Recount text can be a found in many ways to write a biography. 

Recount text is included in a group of narration, similar tospoof and narrative. Recount text focuses on the series of event, one event followed by the others. Commonly recount text is arranged in chronological order; whether by time or by the essence of the event itself. 

Generic Structure of Recount :
1. Orientation: Introducing the participants, place and time
2. Events: Describing series of event that happened in the past
3. Reorientation: It is optional. Stating personal comment of the writer to the story

 

Language Feature of Recount :

▼Introducing personal participant; I, my group, etc

▼Using chronological connection; then, first, etc

▼Using linking verb; was, were, saw, heard, etc

▼Using action verb; look, go, change, etc

▼Using simple past tense

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