Review Text: Definition, Generic Structure, Language Features

Definition:

Review text is an evaluation of publication, such as a movie, video game, musical composition, book; a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or an event or performance, such as a live concert, a ply, musical theater show or dance show.

Purpose:

       Ø  Review text is used to critic the events or art works for the reader or listener, such as movies, shows, book, and others.

         Ø  To critique or evaluate an art work or event for a public audience

Generic Structure:

     ü  Orientation/Introduction: General information of the text.

     ü  Interpretative Recount: Summary of an art works including character and plot.

     ü  Evaluation: Concluding statement: Judgment, opinion, or recommendation. It can consist of more than one.

     ü  Summary: The last opinion consist the appraisal or the punch line of the art works being criticized. 

    Language Features:

         1.      Using the present tense

         2.      Focus on specific participants

         3.      Using adjectives form example like ad, good, valuable, etc.

         4.      Using long and complex clauses

         5.      Using metaphor (in Indonesia it’s called Majas/Pengandaian