1. Describing something so that others can feel what we feel too
2. Describe only what is relevant to helping develop your underlying message
3. Focuses on one main point and describes it fully
4. Story flow should be clear and logical
4.1. A number of similes and metaphors are used
5. How is it different from other text types you have learnt?
5.1. No speeches
5.2. Past tense is used
6. Make readers see, feel, and hear what write has seen, felt, and heard and relate to what the writer is trying to portray by making use of descriptive terms and describing every single detail available to let the reader feel like he/she is a part of the story
6.1. Emotions
6.2. Feelings
6.3. Mood
6.4. Actions
6.5. Appearance
6.5.1. Color
6.5.2. Size
6.6. New node
7. Decide if the writing has a special message (controlling idea)
7.1. Makes reader feel moved as certain emotions are evoked
7.1.1. Interested
7.1.2. Excited
7.1.3. Moved
7.1.4. Tense
7.1.5. Fearful
8. What in your opinion is Descriptive Writing
8.1. Need to use alot of Descriptive Phrases.
8.2. There is a need to use bombastic words in order to score more points in essay writing.
8.3. Informal tone
8.3.1. Do not need to make sure that we're writing to a superior
8.4. Different ways to start a story
8.4.1. Dialogue eg."Ring Ring.."
8.4.2. Flashback
8.5. Have a wide range of vocabulary to describe things
9. What in your opinion is Descriptive Writing?
10. A form of writing which allow us to express how we want to portray something with the use of words
11. Revealing a subject through vivid and carefully selected details.
12. Group 2
12.1. What does it entail?
12.1.1. Use of very specific vocabulary and language
12.1.2. Use words to evoke emotions in the reader
12.1.3. Makes use of all 5 senses
12.1.3.1. Hearing
12.1.3.2. Sight
12.1.3.3. Taste
12.1.3.4. Touch
12.1.4. Smell
13. New node
14. New node
15. A descriptive essay is telling a story to the reader, unlike an expository essay which makes use of flair in one's language to allow the reader to gain understanding about something, or a formal/informal letter which makes use of formal language to propose or put forth an idea.
16. Do not use excessively otherwise it will detract from the effectiveness of the essay.
17. To help readers feel as if he or she were actually there, experiencing the thing being described.
18. Requires our 5 senses to make the story/essay more interesting
18.1. touch
18.2. smell
18.3. taste
18.4. hear
18.5. see
19. Description of a place/setting
20. Group 6
20.1. Should create vivid and original imagery
20.2. Sound
20.3. Showing instead of telling
20.3.1. Avoid storytelling!
20.4. Using precise vocabulary
20.5. Avoiding the overuse of adjectives and adverbs
20.5.1. Choose carefully the verbs and nouns
20.5.2. Excessive use can render the description tasteless and ineffective
20.6. Original vivid similes and metaphors
20.7. Consists of:
20.7.1. Sight
20.7.2. Smell
20.7.3. Feel
20.7.4. Taste
20.7.5. Setting
20.8. Use past tense and avoid present tense
20.9. Refers to a clear description of people, places, objects, or events using appropriate details.
21. Group 1
21.1. Use of descriptive word and language
21.2. makes readers feel as though they are part of the story
21.2.1. New node
21.3. Tries to call for the readers' emotions
21.4. Makes full use of the five senses:
21.4.1. To see
21.4.2. To smell
21.4.3. To hear
21.4.4. To taste
21.5. To feel
22. Group 5 What is Descriptive Writing?
22.1. What does Descriptive Writing entail?
22.1.1. Making the reader feel as if they themselves are there and experiencing whatever is being described inside
22.1.1.1. The use of our 5 senses
22.1.1.1.1. See
22.1.1.1.2. Smell
22.1.1.1.3. Taste
22.1.1.1.4. Hear
22.1.1.1.5. Feel
22.1.1.2. 5W 1 H
22.1.1.2.1. Who?
22.1.1.2.2. What?
22.1.1.2.3. Where?
22.1.1.2.4. When?
22.1.1.2.5. Why?
22.1.1.2.6. How?
22.1.1.3. "Showing" the reader instead of "telling"
22.1.1.3.1. Helping the reader create a mental picture or visualize what is happening instead of being told what is happening.
22.1.1.3.2. Evoking feelings
22.1.1.3.3. Focusing on details
22.1.2. Through the style of writing....
22.1.2.1. It can show the reader the controlling idea behind the writer's story
22.1.2.1.1. Using original vivid smilies and metaphors
22.1.2.1.2. Through the use of symbolism, irony and metaphors
22.1.2.2. Using vocabulary
22.1.2.2.1. Descriptive writing does not only rely on descriptive phrases such as the use of adjectives and adverbs!
22.1.2.2.2. Precise nouns and verbs e.g. Substitute "walking" with "strolling", "leaping", "skipping" etc.
22.2. How is it different from other text types?
22.2.1. Expository writing
22.2.1.1. Expository writing is used to explain, describe, give information or inform.
22.2.2. Narrative writing
22.2.2.1. Narrative writing is used to narrate about an incident that happened.
22.2.3. Persuasive writing
22.2.3.1. Persuasive writing is used to persuade someone to look at things from your perspective and to understand your emotions
22.2.3.2. With a goal in mind, to change the person's view on a subject.
22.2.4. Descriptive writing
22.2.4.1. Descriptive writing is used to describe the various actions and the settings.
22.3. Things to make sure when writing a Descriptive Writing.
22.3.1. Try to attract reader's attention/ let your reader feel involved.
22.3.1.1. Try to use concrete and abstract images to attract your readers' attention
22.3.1.2. You can describe how a particular point in your description can affect the readers
22.3.1.2.1. e.g."The tidiness and precision of the uniforms show the order and structure of the Marines and the Navy. It makes the viewer have respect for the characters and also makes the viewer see the importance and order of the Marines and the Navy. "
22.3.2. Don't just only describe. You can explain and/or infer from your description
22.3.2.1. e.g. "Despite being only thirty-two years of age, my mother's hands are as worn and wrinkly as those of an old lady." So? What does this show?
22.3.2.2. e.g "The Navy lawyers are seen in white and navy uniforms while the Marines' uniforms are khaki." What does that mean? What does the difference in colour show?
22.3.3. Recommended to have a wide range of vocabulary
22.3.3.1. Prevent essay from becoming too simple and boring
22.3.3.2. Makes it sound professional
22.3.4. Be careful not to go out of point e.g. describing your cat but you end up talking about lions
22.3.5. Do not go overboard with adjectives, adverbs, similes, metaphors, etc.
22.3.5.1. It may become a barrier in communicating your ideas to readers
22.3.6. Go into as much detail as possible, even the most minute ones
23. Group 3
23.1. Evokes and describes senses
23.1.1. Taste
23.1.2. Sight
23.1.3. Hearing
23.1.4. Touch
23.1.5. Smell
23.2. Use of descriptive words
23.2.1. Adverbs
23.2.2. Adjectives
23.2.3. Wide range of vocabulary
23.3. Creates vivid and original imagery
23.3.1. Mental pictures
23.3.2. Emotional feelings
23.3.3. Show not tell
23.4. Things to take note of
23.4.1. Do not use present tense; use past tense
23.4.2. Avoid storytelling
23.4.3. Describe only what is relevant in telling a message
23.4.3.1. Adds unity and coherence to writing
23.4.4. Avoid excessive or boring description
23.4.5. Create a clear structure
23.4.5.1. Gives shape to your writing and makes the reader interested
23.5. How it is different from other essay styles
23.5.1. Expository
23.5.1.1. Based on facts and figures
23.5.1.2. Uses specific examples
23.5.1.3. Not many descriptive words that evokes any feelings
23.5.2. Formal
23.5.2.1. In a serious tone
23.5.2.2. Addressed to somebody you are not close with
23.5.2.3. Uses polite words and no descriptive words
23.5.3. Story
23.5.3.1. Story has speech; descriptive has no speech
23.5.3.2. Tells many different plots, but descriptive focuses on one main thing
24. Group 7 - What is descriptive writing?
24.1. Focusing on the finer details of an object/thing/situation
24.2. Transmitting a mental image of your story
24.3. Bringing something to life by carefully choosing and arranging words and phrases to produce the desired effect
24.4. Differences with regards to other styles of writing:
24.4.1. Contains little or no dialougue
24.4.2. Expository writing
24.4.2.1. Inform, instruct, and explain a process
24.4.2.2. Used in articles, letters, reports and academic papers
24.4.2.3. Clear and succinct
24.4.2.4. Logical word progression
24.4.2.5. Not much room for flowery language
24.4.3. Narrative writing
24.4.3.1. Telling a story
24.4.3.2. Found in poems, short stories, essays and plays
24.4.3.3. Tells about an event/events