Brilio.net - Indonesian is a very broad subject. To deepen this knowledge, you really need perseverance and strong discipline so that you can easily understand all the material contained in it. One of the interesting sub-materials to study is anecdote texts.
Anecdotal text is a type of narrative text that aims to entertain or make readers laugh by presenting a light story. The stories presented are based on personal experiences and real events that are funny, unique and intriguing.
Creating anecdotal text is not too difficult. The reason is, this article will present a complete review of anecdotal texts that are easy to understand, starting from understanding the characteristics, structure and examples so that you can understand anecdotal texts more comprehensively.
Immediately, below is an example of a funny and satirical anecdote text , complete with meaning, characteristics and structure, as summarized by brilio.net from various sources on Monday (4/3).
Definition of anecdote text
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Anecdotal text is a type of narrative text that tells an event or event that is funny, interesting, or intriguing. This text is written with the aim of entertaining the reader or listener. Not only that, anecdotal texts also contain moral messages through the stories told.
So, in anecdotal texts, the stories told are real or even based on everyday events that the author or other people may have experienced. Therefore, anecdotal texts usually contain elements of humor, irony, and even unexpected events that can make readers laugh/amazed.
Generally, anecdotal texts have a simple structure. Starting with a brief background about the incident that will be told, followed by story development that describes the chronology of events concisely and clearly, then ends with a moral message or punchline that makes the reader laugh and then can reflect on the true meaning.
The main purpose of anecdotal texts is to entertain readers through stories that describe funny incidents and unusual things that occur in everyday life. Basically, anecdotal texts are often used in everyday communication, both verbally and in writing, to add color to conversations or writing by including interesting short stories.
Characteristics of anecdotal texts
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Anecdotal text is a type of text that contains a funny, unique and interesting story or incident which usually contains moral meaning. Some characteristics of anecdotal texts are as follows:
1. Use story language style.
Anecdotal texts are written in a cheerful, relaxed and entertaining language style, so that readers feel involved and interested in reading the story.
2. Contains unique events.
An anecdote text tells an event that is unusual, rare, or different from everyday events. These events can be funny, strange and interesting events that can provoke laughter or impress the reader.
3. Showing figures or characters.
Like other short stories, anecdotal texts usually involve unique figures or characters. This character can be yourself, another person, or a fictional character. These characters will give a special nuance to the story to make it more alive.
4. Covers conflicts or problems.
Anecdotal texts often present conflicts or problems faced by story characters. This conflict can take the form of a hilarious situation, misunderstanding, or unexpected event that makes the story more interesting.
5. Contains elements of humor.
Humor is one of the characteristics of anecdotal texts. This text often uses jokes, stupidity of story characters, or even amusing incidents that make readers laugh.
Anecdote text structure
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The anecdote text structure consists of three main parts, namely introduction, main story, and conclusion. The introduction begins with an introduction to the character or atmosphere that will be the focus of the story. This section serves to introduce the context of the story to readers so they can understand the background of the anecdote.
After the introduction, there is the main part of the story which is the longest part. Here, the story is told chronologically by presenting a series of events that occurred. The main part of the story serves to provide a clear picture of what specifically happened in the anecdote.
It's a good idea if the story is described using a consistent timeline or logic so that readers can follow the storyline easily. Finally, there is a closing section which functions to provide conclusions and messages from the anecdote. This section can contain evaluations of the characters in the story, assessments of events that occurred, or personal reflections to the reader.
Therefore, a good ending will give the reader a sense of satisfaction by providing a concise and meaningful closure. By following a clear and logical anecdote text structure, readers will be able to understand the story easily and then be able to absorb the message that the anecdote wants to convey.
Example of a funny and satirical anecdote text
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1. Politicians' promises
One day, a politician was campaigning in a remote village. In front of the villagers, he promised loudly, "If I am elected, I will build a toll road here! This toll road will be smooth and wide, making transportation easier and improving the village economy!"
The villagers welcomed the promise with thunderous applause. They like to hear the politician's sweet promises. Several years later, the politician was elected and became an official. However, his promise regarding toll roads was never realized. Roads in the village remain muddy and potholed.
One day, a villager met the politician. In an annoyed tone, he asked, "Sir, when will your promise to build a toll road in our village come true?"
The politician smiled and answered, "Be patient, ma'am. Building a toll road takes a long time. But, I assure you that my promise will come true."
The villager said, "Okay, sir. But please don't do what you promised during the campaign. They said they wanted to build a toll road, but what came instead was a water tanker."
2. Corrupt officials
A high-ranking state official was caught by the KPK for corruption. He has embezzled trillions of rupiah worth of state money. When asked by journalists about the reason for corruption, the official answered casually, "Yes, what else? My salary as an official is not enough to meet my living needs."
The official's answer immediately made the public angry. They condemned the greed and injustice committed by these officials.
3. Students are lazy
In a class, a teacher is teaching mathematics. He was explaining material about linear equations.
Teacher: "Okay, kids. Now, try doing this problem! Given the equation x + 2 = 5. What is the value of x?"
The students were busy working on the questions. However, there was a student who seemed unfocused and instead busy playing games on his cellphone.
Teacher: "Anton! What are you doing? Come on, do the questions!"
Anton: "Eh, yes ma'am. It'll be finished in a moment."
Teacher: "Don't play games! This is a math lesson. You have to focus!"
Anton: "Yes, ma'am. But, teacher, this question is too easy. I have memorized the answer."
Teacher: "Oh, yeah? Then try answering now!"
Anton: "The value of x is... 3."
Teacher: "That's right! Very good, Anton! But, why didn't you answer right away?"
Anton: "The thing is, Miss Teacher. I want to make sure first that my answer is correct. The thing is, if I answer wrong, then Mrs. Teacher will be angry."
Teacher: "Hahaha... You're just the way you are!"
Moral message:
The three examples of anecdotal texts above contain allusions to various phenomena that occur in society, such as politicians who like to make false promises, corrupt officials, and students who are lazy about studying.
Even though it is packed with humor, the anecdote text aims to provide criticism and education to readers.