Anecdote is a text which retells funny and unusual incidents in fact or imagination.
Function of Anecdote
Generic Structure of Anecdote
1. Abstract
2. Orientation
3. Crisis
4. Incident.
Language Feature of Anecdote
1. Using exclamation words; it’s awful!, it’s wonderful!, etc
2. Using imperative; listen to this
3. Using rhetoric question; do you know what?
4. Using action verb; go, write, etc
5. Using conjunction of time; then, afterward
6. Using simple past tense
Versi Indonesia
1. Defenisi Ancdote Text
Anecdote berasal dari kata anekdota yang berarti “tidak dipublikasikan/tidak diumumkan”. Sebenarnya istilah ini digunakan untuk sebuah cerita rahasia atau cerita pribadi. Namun kemudian terjadi pergeseran makna dan pemahaman istilah Anekdot menjadi sebuah cerita lucu. Anecdote Text merupakan salah satu jenis teks bahasa Inggris dari jenis Narration text yang mana menceritakan kembali kejadian ganjil atau kejadian yang tidak biasa baik fakta maupun imajinasi.
2. Tujuan Anecdote Text
Tujuan Anecdote Text adalah untuk menceritakan kejadian pada masa lampau yang bertujuan untuk menghibur pembaca atau pendengar dengan cerita yang tidak lazim atau yang dapat membuat orang tertawa dengan menceritakan kembali kejadian ganjil atau kejadian yang tidak biasa yang ditujukan untuk menghibur pembaca.
3. Ciri-Ciri Anecdote Text
• Menggunakan past tense (Waktu lampau), seperti: I found it last night. baik itu simple past tense, past continuous maupun past perfect tense.
• contoh: Last night, I met a beautiful girl wearing swimsuit in the middle of crowded people.
• Menggunakan conjuction of time (kata sambung waktu) yaitu kata sambung yang menunjukkan urutan kejadian., seperti: then, afterward, before, after.
• Menggunakan rhetoric question, yaitu pertanyaan yang kadang tidak membutuhkan jawaban karena penanya lebih tahu jawabannya. Hal ini sekedar untuk berinteraksi dengan pendengar atau pembaca.
• contoh: Do you know why? (tahukah kamu kenapa?)
• Menggunakan exclamation atau kata seru seperti:
• contoh: what a bad day! (benar-benar hari yang buruk)
• Menggunakan intensity word atau kata yang menunjukkan intensitas untuk mendramatisir cerita.
• contoh: very, much dan lain sebagainya.
• Menggunakan action verb (kata kerja aksi), seperti: went, writed, etc
• Menggunakan imperative sentece (kalimat perintah), seperti: listen to this.
4. Generic Strukture Anecdote Text
Abstract
Pada bagian ini, penulis akan memulai tulisan dengan mengenalkan sesuatu yang unik atau ganjil secara singkat sehingga mengundang perhatian pendengar atau pembaca dan membuat penasaran bagaimana itu bisa terjadi. Biasanya – walaupun tidak mutlak – penulis akan memulainya dengan mengajukan sebuah pertanyaan.
Orientation
Setelah mampu membuat pendengar atau pembaca penasaran, kemudian penulis akan mulai dengan memperkenalkan setting tempat, pelaku, waktu dari sebuah cerita. Bagian ini memiliki fungsi yang sama seperti pada Narration Text.
Crisis
Bagian ketiga generic structure dari anecdote text adalah Crisis. Setelah pada bagian abstrack penulis menceritakan hal unik secara singkat, pada bagian inilah kemudian penulis mempertegas keunikan dan keganjilan yang terjadi sehingga grafik curiosity (penasaran) pembaca mengalami peningkatan.
Reaction atau Incident
Pada bagian inilah penulis mengakhiri rasa penasaran akan hal ganjil atau unik dalam cerita tersebut dengan menceritakan bagaimana pelaku memecahkan masalah atau keganjilan yang terjadi. Dan pada bagian inilah biasanya pembaca atau pendengar mendapatkan pemecahan masalah secara menggelitik atau lucu.
Coda (optional/tidak harus)
Coda adalah kesimpulan yang bisa ditarik dalam cerita lucu tersebut yang biasanya akan mengundang tawa pendengar atau pembaca yang lebih besar lagi. Namun bagian generic structure anecdote text ini tidak selalu ada dalam cerita anecdote.
Contoh Anecdote Text
Newest Jokes
My sister-in-law was teaching Sunday school class. The topic for the day: Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ. “What did Jesus do on this day?” she asked. There was no response,
so she gave her students a hint:
“It starts with the letter R.” One boy blurted, “Recycle!”
A woman called our airline
customer-service desk asking if she could take her dog on board.“Sure,” I said, “as long as you provide your own kennel.” I further explained that the kennel needed to be large enough for the dog to stand up, sit down, turn around, and roll over.The customer was flummoxed:
“I’ll never be able to teach him all of that by tomorrow!”
Just before the final exam in
my college finance class, a less-than-stellar student approached me.“Can you tell me what grade
I would need to get on the exam
to pass the course?” he asked. I gave him the bad news. “The exam is worth 100 points. You would need 113 points to earn a D.” “OK,” he said. “And how many points would I need to get a C?”
My 90-year-old dad was giving
a talk at our local library about his World War II experiences. During the question-and-answer period, he was asked, “How did you know the war was over?” He replied, “When they stopped shooting at me.”
E. Contoh Anecdote Text dan Penjelasannya
Snake in The Bath
How would you like to find a snake in your bath? A nasty one too!
We had just moved into a new house, which had been empty for so long that everything was in a terrible mess. Anna and I decided we would clean the bath first, so we set to, and turned on the tap.
Suddenly to my horror, a snake’s head appeared in the plug-hole. Then out slithered the rest of his long thin body. He twisted and turned on the slippery bottom of the bath, spitting and hissing at us.
For an instant I stood there quite paralyzed. Then I yelled for my husband, who luckily came running and killed the snake with the handle of a broom. Anna, who was only three at the time, was quite interested in the whole business. Indeed I had to pull her out of the way or she’d probably have leant over the bath to get a better look!
Ever since then I’ve always put the plug in firmly before running the bath water.
Penjelasan:
Paragraf pertama: Absctract yang mengenalkan sesuatu yang ganjil secara singkat dengan mengajukan rhetoric question yang ganjil > pernahkah kamu mendapati ular di bak mandi? yang sedang bersarang?
Paragraf kedua: Orientation yang berusaha mengenalkan pelakunya yaitu saya, setting tempat yaitu di kamar mandi rumah baru, dan waktunya yaitu baru saja pindah rumah.
Paragraf ketiga: Crisis dimana pelaku mengalami masalah yaitu ketika melihat ular sedang melingkar di atas penyumbat lubang pembuangan air bak mandi.
Paragraf keempat: Reaction yaitu pemecahan masalah yang sedang dihadapi oleh pelaku dimana suami pelaku akhirnya membunuh ular tersebut dengan gagang shower.
Paragraf terakhir: Coda berisi kesimpulan penulis yang akan selalu mengambil penutup lubang bak mandi dengan cepat dan melemparkannya sebelum mengalirkan air mandi.
Example of Anecdote
“I’ll tell you a family secret,” she whispered enthusiastically. “It’s about the butler’s nose. Do you want to hear about the butler’s nose?”
“That’s why I came over to-night.”
“Well, he wasn’t always a butler; he used to be the silver polisher for some people in New York that had a silver service for two hundred people. He had to polish it from morning till night, until finally it began to affect his nose ——”
Things went from bad to worse,” suggested Miss Baker.
“Yes. Things went from bad to worse, until finally he had to give up his position.”
(Terjemahan)
“Saya akan menceritakan rahasia Keluarga,” ia berbisik antusias. “Ini adalah tentang butler hidung. Apakah Anda ingin mendengar tentang butler hidung?”
“Itu sebabnya aku datang malam.”
“Yah, dia tidak selalu seorang pelayan; Ia digunakan untuk menjadi polisher perak untuk beberapa orang di New York yang memiliki layanan perak untuk dua ratus orang. Ia harus memoles dari pagi hingga malam, sampai akhirnya mulai mempengaruhi hidungnya — — “
Hal berubah dari buruk menjadi lebih buruk,”menyarankan Miss Baker.
“Ya. Hal berubah dari buruk menjadi lebih buruk, sampai akhirnya ia harus menyerah posisinya. “
Example of Anecdote
Nicolo Paganini was a well-known and gifted nineteenth century violinist. He was also well known as a great showman with a quick sense of humor. His most memorable concert was in Italy with a full orchestra. He was performing before a packed house and his technique was incredible, his tone was fantastic, and his audience dearly loved him. Toward the end of his concert, Paganini was astounding his audience with an unbelievable composition when suddenly one string on his violin snapped and hung limply from his instrument. Paganini frowned briefly, shook his head, and continued to play, improvising beautifully.
Then to everyone’s surprise, a second string broke. And shortly thereafter, a third. Almost like a slapstick comedy, Paganini stood there with three strings dangling from his Stradivarius. But instead of leaving the stage, Paganini stood his ground and calmly completed the difficult number on the one remaining string.
(Terjemahan)
Nicolo Paganini biola terkenal dan berbakat abad kesembilan belas. Dia adalah juga dikenal sebagai pemain sandiwara besar dengan rasa humor yang cepat. Konser yang paling berkesan adalah di Italia dengan orkestra penuh. Ia tampil sebelum rumah makan dan tekniknya adalah luar biasa, nada nya yang fantastis, dan penonton sangat mencintainya. Menjelang akhir konser, Paganini itu mengejutkan penonton dengan komposisi yang luar biasa ketika tiba-tiba satu string pada biola nya bentak dan tergantung limply dari instrumen–nya. Paganini mengerutkan kening singkat, menggelengkan kepala, dan terus bermain, melakukan improvisasi indah.
Lalu setiap orang terkejut, string kedua pecah. Dan tak lama kemudian, yang ketiga. Hampir seperti komedi slapstick, Paganini berdiri di sana dengan tiga senar menjuntai dari Stradivarius nya. Tapi bukan meninggalkan panggung, Paganini berdiri tegak dan dengan tenang selesai pada nomor sulit satu sisa string.
Example of Anecdote
History abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, “I can make it happen.”
The Italian sculptor Agostino d’Antonio worked diligently on a large piece of marble. Unable to produce his desired masterpiece, he lamented, “I can do nothing with it.” Other sculptors also worked this difficult piece of marble, but to no avail. Michelangelo discovered the stone and visualized the possibilities in it. His “I-can-make-it-happen” attitude resulted in one of the world’s masterpieces – David.
The experts of Spain concluded that Columbus’s plans to discover a new and shorter route to India was virtually impossible. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand ignored the report of the experts. “I can make it happen,” Columbus persisted. And he did. Everyone knew the world was flat, but not Columbus. The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, along with Columbus and his small band of followers, sailed to “impossible” new lands and thriving resources.
Even the great Thomas Alva Edison discouraged his friend, Henry Ford, from pursuing his fledgling idea of a motorcar. Convinced of the worthlessness of the idea, Edison invited Ford to come and work for him. Ford remained committed and tirelessly pursued his dream. Although his first attempt resulted in a vehicle without reverse gear, Henry Ford knew he could make it happen. And, of course, he did.
“Forget it,” the experts advised Madame Curie. They agreed radium was a scientifically impossible idea. However, Marie Curie insisted, “I can make it happen.”
Let’s not forget our friends Orville and Wilbur Wright. Journalists, friends, armed forces specialists, and even their father laughed at the idea of an airplane. “What a silly and insane way to spend money. Leave flying to the birds,” they jeered. “Sorry,” the Wright brothers responded. “We have a dream, and we can make it happen.” As a result, a place called Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, became the setting for the launching of their “ridiculous” idea.
Finally, as you read these accounts under the magnificent lighting of your environment, consider the plight of Benjamin Franklin. He was admonished to stop the foolish experimenting with lighting. What an absurdity and waste of time! Why, nothing could outdo the fabulous oil lamp. Thank goodness Franklin knew he could make it happen.
You too can make it happen!
(Terjemahan)
Sejarah penuh dengan kisah-kisah para ahli yang yakin bahwa ide-ide, rencana, dan proyek-proyek lain dapat pernah dicapai. Namun, prestasi datang kepada orang-orang yang berkata, “Aku bisa membuat hal itu terjadi.”
D’Antonio Agostino pemahat Italia bekerja dengan rajin pada sepotong besar marmer. Mampu menghasilkan Maha–karyanya yang diinginkan, Dia mengeluh, “Saya bisa melakukan apa-apa dengan itu.” Pematung lain juga bekerja bagian ini sulit marmer, tetapi tidak berhasil. Michelangelo menemukan batu dan divisualisasikan kemungkinan di dalamnya. “Aku-dapat-membuat-itu-terjadi” sikap menghasilkan salah satu karya di dunia – David.
Para ahli Spanyol menyimpulkan bahwa Columbus rencana untuk menemukan rute yang baru dan pendek untuk India adalah hampir mustahil. Ratu Isabella dan raja Ferdinand diabaikan laporan para ahli. “Saya bisa membuat hal itu terjadi,” Columbus bertahan. Dan ia melakukannya. Semua orang tahu dunia ini datar, tetapi tidak Columbus. Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, Columbus dan band–nya kecil pengikut, berlayar ke tanah baru “mustahil” dan sumber daya yang berkembang.
Bahkan besar Thomas Alva Edison berkecil hati temannya, Henry Ford, dari mengejar idenya pemula mobil. Yakin tidak berharga ide, Edison mengundang Ford untuk datang dan bekerja untuknya. Ford tetap berkomitmen dan tanpa kenal lelah mengejar mimpinya. Meskipun upaya pertama mengakibatkan kendaraan tanpa gigi mundur, Henry Ford tahu dia bisa membuat hal itu terjadi. Dan, tentu saja, ia melakukannya.
“Lupakan saja,” para ahli menyarankan Madame Curie. Mereka setuju radium adalah ide yang mustahil secara ilmiah. Namun, Marie Curie menegaskan, “Aku bisa membuat hal itu terjadi.”
Jangan lupa teman-teman kita Orville dan Wilbur Wright. Wartawan, teman, spesialis Angkatan bersenjata, dan bahkan ayah mereka tertawa pada gagasan pesawat. “Apa konyol dan gila cara untuk menghabiskan uang. Pergi terbang burung-burung,”mereka mencemooh. “Maaf,” Wright brothers menjawab. “Kami punya mimpi, dan kita bisa mewujudkannya.” Sebagai hasilnya, sebuah tempat yang disebut Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, menjadi tempat untuk peluncuran ide mereka “konyol”.
Akhirnya, ketika Anda membaca ini rekening pencahayaan yang menakjubkan dari lingkungan Anda, mempertimbangkan penderitaan Benjamin Franklin. He adalah menegur untuk menghentikan percobaan bodoh dengan pencahayaan. Apa absurditas dan membuang-buang waktu! Mengapa, tidak ada yang bisa mengalahkan lampu minyak yang hebat. Syukurlah Franklin tahu dia bisa membuat hal itu terjadi.
EXERCISES
I was a nursing student in a hospital when this quite embarrassing experience happened.
Hospital regulations require that a wheelchair must be used when patients are being discharged. Once I found a patient, an elderly gentleman, who was already dressed and sitting on the bed, with a suitcase at his feet.
He insisted he didn’t need my help to leave the hospital. I tried hard to explain to him that this was a rule and that I was responsible for helping him. At last he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. I was surprised to learn that he was not a patient and that he was only in the hospital to take his wife home. She had been in hospital for a week. She was in the bathroom, changing her hospital gown when I entered the room.
I was so embarrassed that I didn’t ask any further questions. I apologized and wheeled him back to the room. His wife was very puzzled about what had happened to her husband.
From then on, I always made sure that I knew who the patient to be offered wheelchair help was.
1. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a. to tell about newsworthy events of the day.
b. to give critique on an art work.
c. to share with others an account of an unusual or amusing incident.
d. to describe the work of a nurse.
e. to retell past event in order to inform.
2. The word “ I “ in the first sentence refers to the…
a. reader b. listener
c. writer d. publisher
e. editor
3. The “ he “ in the 3rd line 1 refers to …
a. the writer b. the reader
c. the elderly gentleman
d. the nurse e. the doctor
4. The first paragraph of the text belongs to …
a. identification b. abstract
c. thesis d. issue
e. general statement
5. Why did the nurse feel embarrassing ?
a. she/he wheeled the wrong person.
b. she/ he was certain that the man was sick.
c. she/ he didn’t do his/ her job.
d. she/ he forced the man to sit on the wheelchair.
e. she/ he entered the wrong room.
6. This text is in the form of …
a. description b. report
c. analytical exposition d. anecdote
e. recount
7. The third paragraph of the text refers to …
a. event b. crisis
c. argument d. interpretive recount
e. stepped explanation
8. The last paragraph refers to ….
a. re-orientation b. coda
c. conclusion d. twist
e. recommendation
9. The word “ puzzled “ par. 4 line 2 has similar meaning to …
a. pleased b. confused
c. terrified d. fascinated
e. humble
One day our school organized a natural walk to Barely forest. We were very excited with this outing as this was our first time participating in a nature walk with our seniors. It was a bright and sunny day, and we enjoyed the tranquility of nature. It was a contrast from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Suddenly, James, a brave boy who always loved to perform daring stunts in class, caught up with us. He whispered that he had found something exciting to show us. Naturally, we were curious, so we followed James.
James showed us a pit, and next to it we found a rope and a flashlight. James, who was rather mischievous, thought of an idea. He suggested that he would go down in a pit to see what was in there. Where were very excited and agreed to help him.
We tied the rope around his waist and started to lower him into the pit bit by bit. Just before James reached the bottom, he shouted out,” Stop! Let me see if there is anything below me.”
“All right, all clear!” shouted James as he landed safely. Then, without any warning, the flashlight suddenly went out. James was standing gingerly at the bottom of the deep pit, plunged in total darkness with no light. Suddenly, he heard a hissing sound next to him. He was rooted to the spot, frozen in fear. James cried for help and followed by a loud painful scream. We could not see James, but we were horrified by his scream. We quickly pulled the rope up.
Once James got out from the pit, trembling with fear, he shouted, “Help! I have been bitten by a snake!” We burst into laughter when we saw the snake was nothing more than a plastic bag coiled tightly around James’ankle. James was embarrassed.
13. What is the main idea of the text above?
a. James and his friends wandered off from nature walk and explored the pit.
b. James learnt a lesson not to do silly things that put his classmates into trouble.
c. James’mischief had cost his classmates a great deal of trouble.
d. The writer and his friends were terrified by James’ painful scream.
e. James will not pull any stupid stunts anymore.
14. Which of the statements is true?
a. The nature walk was organized by James.
b. The nature walk was held on Sunday.
c. James saw a snake in the pit.
d. James was fearful when the flashlight went off.
e. James and his friends were discovered by their teachers.
15. To spice up the story, spoken language is being used in the form of….
a. simple past tense
b. simple present tense
c. passive voice
d. reported speech
e. direct speech
16. Which statement in the text suggested that the pit was explored before James discovered it?
a. James showed us the pit, and next to it we found a rope and a flashlight.
b. Naturally, we were curious, so we followed James.
c. We tied the rope around his waist and started to lower him into the pit.
d. He whispered that he had found something exciting to show.
e. We were very excited and agreed to help him.
17. Which of the following is not true according to the text?
a. James was a brave boy.
b. James and his friends were horrified.
c. James was not allowed to participate in nature walk.
d. James found the pit.
e. James went down in the pit.
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