Descriptive writing form 4
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The document provides guidance on writing a descriptive essay. It advises the writer to brainstorm details about the topic, including physical characteristics as well as memories and feelings evoked. It emphasizes showing rather than telling through descriptive language and sensory details. The writer should describe what can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, and felt. Examples are provided to demonstrate descriptive writing versus vague, telling writing. The document also includes tips for self-editing descriptions and provides emotive language options.
![ Imagine you are blamed for something that
you didn’t do and as a result, you are
punished unfairly. Describe the anger you
would feel at that moment. [150 words]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/descriptivewritingform4-130111093516-phpapp01/85/Descriptive-writing-form-4-7-320.jpg)
Descriptive writing form 4
- 2. 1. Take time to think about who or what you want to describe and why. 2. Brainstorm about all the details associated with the topic. 3. Consider not just physical characteristics, but also what memories, feelings, and ideas the subject evokes.
- 3. 1. Keep in mind, the most important watchword of writing a descriptive essay is show, don’t tell. 2. One of the best ways to show is to involve all of the senses—not just sight, but also hearing, touch, smell, and taste. 3. Write so the reader will see the sunset, hear the song, smell the flowers, taste the pie, or feel the anger.
- 4. Use descriptive and figurative language, as well as concrete images to describe the subject. Similes and metaphors work well. Here are some examples:
- 5. Telling Showing The house was The house frowned with a wrinkled old. brow, and inside it creaked with each step, releasing a scent of neglected laundry. The clock had The clock stood by our family, faithfully been in our marking the minutes and hours of our lives. family for years. Sabrina felt Sabrina’s face contorted in fury. She was as angry. angry as a bull. Her cheeks flushed and her eyes sparkled with ferocity.
- 6. 1. Do my paragraphs confuse more than describe? 2. Does my word choice and figurative language involve the five senses and convey emotion and meaning? 3. Are there enough details to give the reader a complete picture?
- 7. Imagine you are blamed for something that you didn’t do and as a result, you are punished unfairly. Describe the anger you would feel at that moment. [150 words]
- 8. Paragraph 1: Describe the situation clearly. Paragraph 2: Describe how you felt, what you said etc. Paragraph 3: Describe what you did. Did you control your anger? Did you hurt anyone? Did you hurt yourself?
- 9. Eyes narrowed with contempt Look venomously at Withering stare Eyes blazing murderously Mouth contorted grotesquely Eyes bulging from their sockets Brow wrinkled in vexation Fists convulsing with suppressed rage Spew out the words with malicious glee Blinding rage enveloped me