ENG103.37 (NNR) - Sample Descriptive Essay (TajMahal) .

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How to Write a Descriptive Essay(SAMPLE)

 When writing a Descriptive Essay, make sure to apply


the 5 Paragraph Essay Structure you have learnt.
 Make sure that your Descriptive Essay has double the
adjectives than the number of sentences in your Essay.
A Symbol of Eternal Love
Introduction: The Taj Mahal is a white tomb built in the 16th century by the
Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The
building is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.Thesis Statement: The Taj
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Mahal is famous for its exterior Mughal architecture, for its tourist
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attractions and for its interior decorations.

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1st Body Paragraph: The Taj Mahal is famous for its exterior Mughal
architecture. The mausoleum is the chief building of the Taj mahal. It is built
of pure white marble with a beautiful spacious square garden as an outside
view. Moreover, an attractive glistening pool is in front of the mausoleum.
Four minarets on the white gleaming dome is a glorious architectural work.
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2nd Body Paragraph: The Taj Mahal is famous for its tourist attractions.
12,000 thousand visitors visit this monument every day. The Royal great
gate of the Taj Mahal first attracts the tourists. The gate has a large
structure. Here people gather to see the masterpiece of the fine inlay work
of this Royal gate. People cherish the story of the eternal love of Shah
Jahan at the sight of the white marble mausoleum.
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3rd Body Paragraph: The Taj Mahal is famous for its interior decorations.
The interior walls have flowers carved in marble. Many gorgeous chambers
are decorated with intricate art work. The floor has finial floor tiling. Incised
paintings on the roof is another attraction of the interior design.
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Conclusion: Repeat Thesis: So the Taj Mahal is famous for its exterior
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Mughal architecture, for its tourist attractions and for its interior
decorations. Advice: Everybody should visit this wonderful piece of art at
least once. The Taj Mahal must be restored properly by the Government
.Opinion: We can learn a lot about the Taj Mahal. Visitors have all praised
this mysterious Taj Mahal ever since.

Explanations Of the Descriptive Essay& Points to Remember

 All the words in green colors are adjectives.


 The more adjectives you use the better and interesting will be your
Descriptive Essay.
 If you use a few adjectives, it will become a General Essay and not a
Descriptive essay.
 Apply the 5 Paragraph Essay structure that you have learnt to the
Descriptive Essay.
 The 1st paragraph and the 3rd body paragraphs have Physical
Features.
 The 2nd body paragraph has a combination of Activities and Physical
Features.
 You can combine both Physical Features and Activities in any body
paragraph you wish.
 Even you can write Activities first and then Physical Features or vice
versa separately in any paragraph.

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