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    Descriptive Writing

    Describe the given images in 30-40 words


    Types of Writing
    Components of a Good Descriptive Essay
    Point of focus

    Unlike a narrative essay that conveys the meaning through a personal story, the focus of a
    descriptive essay is to describe a subject or a topic through detailed and sensory
    observation.

    In it’s true essence, descriptive essay are used by the writers to establish a clear and
    vivid picture of a particular thing such as a place, a person or even an incident.
    Creating A Dominant Impression

    The first step in using effective description is to focus on a dominant impression. A dominant
    impression creates a mood or atmosphere in your paper. This mood can be conveyed
    through effective descriptive writing.

    Example:

    My family ate dinner at Merrymead Diner every Friday night while I was a child. We huddled
    close in a large, red booth as we scanned the familiar menu. The aroma of gravy over creamy
    mashed potatoes lingered in the air. The waitress brought our thick milkshakes out on a tray
    and placed them in front of us on a paper doily. The jukebox in the back played songs that
    we all knew the words to, and we sang along until our food arrived, hot and enticing on the
    table. The diner I was cozy, munching on crispy French fries and enjoying a hot, juicy
    cheeseburger.
    Sensory Details

    Sensory description uses sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste to sketch an impression
    in writing. Consider a paragraph without sensory description.

    EXAMPLE :

    My sister and I walked along the boardwalk each afternoon of our vacation. We
    watched the ocean and listened to the waves. Usually we stopped for a snack at one
    of the many stores that line the boardwalk. Afterwards, we walked along the beach
    and let our feet get wet.
    Vivid vs. Vague Language

    The sensory details you select in your writing should create for your reader the same
    picture you have in your mind. Instead of using vague, general words, your sensory
    language should be concrete and sensory-packed. This makes the difference between
    vivid and vague language.

    The conclusion of a descriptive essay is just as important as the introduction. The


    conclusion seals the essay and tries to close the issue. Conclusion is the last part of the
    essay that your reader will experience.
    • Restate your feelings about the subject
    • Wrap up the description and provide final thoughts
    Structure

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