1. 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 . 2. 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 . 3. 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 4. Examples and structures of the text Our trip to the Blue Mount
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