Improving Descriptive Writing Purpose of Descriptive Writing Describe
Improving Descriptive Writing
Purpose of Descriptive Writing Describe something in an original and unique so that it appeals to the five senses ¨ Touch it ¨ Taste it ¨ Hear it ¨ See it ¨ Smell it
Imagery is the use of words to create images, or mental pictures. Imagery helps you picture how something: * looks * sounds * smells * tastes * feels
Keys of Being Descriptive Be original Be creative Stretch your imagination For example, instead of this: ¨ Try this: ¨ itselfsun on a • The sun hot, cut yellow sharp peak and went behind thebled into the valley. —John mountain and covered Steinbeck the valley in red.
• An effective written description is one that presents a clear picture to your reader. • A successful description uses vivid vocabulary, including colorful adjectives and figurative language. • An interesting description attracts the reader’s attention.
Description of the Wind “Anybody could see how cold it got. The wind already had glass edges to it, stiffening muscles and practically cutting through the stitches of our clothes. When it blew, the chill stabbed our teeth like icicles, and our voices jiggled every time we talked. ” From Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida by Victor Martinez
Things to Remember About Descriptive Writing • Be specific, not vague. • Elaborate (add more details and expand your ideas). • Use vivid vocabulary (strong nouns, verbs, and adjectives). • Include details that relate to your five senses.
Requirements Descriptive details described previously • 12 pt. regular font (Arial, Times New Roman) • Minimum of 1 page, Maximum of 2 pages • Double Spaced • Paragraph Form • Conventions • • PROOFREAD!!
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