Recount text is a text that retells past events or experiences. Its purpose is to inform or entertain the audience. The generic structure of recount text consists of three main parts:

1. Orientation: This part introduces the participants, place, and time of the event. It answers the questions of who was involved, what happened, where the events took place, and when it happened.

2. Events: This part describes the series of events that happened in chronological order. It tells what happened in detail.

3. Reorientation: This part is optional and concludes the text. It may contain personal remarks on the events or a closing statement.

The language features of recount text include introducing personal participants, using chronological connection, and using linking verbs. It is important to use the generic structure in recount text to make the story more organized and understandable.