1. 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.
2. Describing something so that others can feel what we feel too
3. Describe only what is relevant to helping develop your underlying message
4. Focuses on one main point and describes it fully
5. Story flow should be clear and logical
5.1. A number of similes and metaphors are used
6. Do not use excessively otherwise it will detract from the effectiveness of the essay.
7. To help readers feel as if he or she were actually there, experiencing the thing being described.
8. How is it different from other text types you have learnt?
8.1. No speeches
8.2. Past tense is used
9. 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
9.1. Emotions
9.2. Feelings
9.3. Mood
9.4. Actions
9.5. Appearance
9.5.1. Color
9.5.2. Size
9.6. New node
10. Decide if the writing has a special message (controlling idea)
10.1. Makes reader feel moved as certain emotions are evoked
10.1.1. Interested
10.1.2. Excited
10.1.3. Moved
10.1.4. Tense
10.1.5. Fearful
11. Requires our 5 senses to make the story/essay more interesting
11.1. touch
11.2. smell
11.3. taste
11.4. hear
11.5. see
12. Description of a place/setting
13. What in your opinion is Descriptive Writing
13.1. Need to use alot of Descriptive Phrases.
13.2. There is a need to use bombastic words in order to score more points in essay writing.
13.3. Informal tone
13.3.1. Do not need to make sure that we're writing to a superior
13.4. Different ways to start a story
13.4.1. Dialogue eg."Ring Ring.."
13.4.2. Flashback
13.5. Have a wide range of vocabulary to describe things
14. What in your opinion is Descriptive Writing?
15. A form of writing which allow us to express how we want to portray something with the use of words
16. Revealing a subject through vivid and carefully selected details.
17. Group 6
17.1. Should create vivid and original imagery
17.2. Sound
17.3. Showing instead of telling
17.3.1. Avoid storytelling!
17.4. Using precise vocabulary
17.5. Avoiding the overuse of adjectives and adverbs
17.5.1. Choose carefully the verbs and nouns
17.5.2. Excessive use can render the description tasteless and ineffective
17.6. Original vivid similes and metaphors
17.7. Consists of:
17.7.1. Sight
17.7.2. Smell
17.7.3. Feel
17.7.4. Taste
17.7.5. Setting
17.8. Use past tense and avoid present tense
17.9. Refers to a clear description of people, places, objects, or events using appropriate details.
18. Group 1
18.1. Use of descriptive word and language
18.2. makes readers feel as though they are part of the story
18.2.1. New node
18.3. Tries to call for the readers' emotions
18.4. Makes full use of the five senses:
18.4.1. To see
18.4.2. To smell
18.4.3. To hear
18.4.4. To taste
18.5. To feel
19. Group 2
19.1. What does it entail?
19.1.1. Use of very specific vocabulary and language
19.1.2. Use words to evoke emotions in the reader
19.1.3. Makes use of all 5 senses
19.1.3.1. Hearing
19.1.3.2. Sight
19.1.3.3. Taste
19.1.3.4. Touch
19.1.4. Smell
20. Group 5 What is Descriptive Writing?
20.1. What does Descriptive Writing entail?
20.1.1. Making the reader feel as if they themselves are there and experiencing whatever is being described inside
20.1.1.1. The use of our 5 senses
20.1.1.1.1. See
20.1.1.1.2. Smell
20.1.1.1.3. Taste
20.1.1.1.4. Hear
20.1.1.1.5. Feel
20.1.1.2. 5W 1 H
20.1.1.2.1. Who?
20.1.1.2.2. What?
20.1.1.2.3. Where?
20.1.1.2.4. When?
20.1.1.2.5. Why?
20.1.1.2.6. How?
20.1.1.3. "Showing" the reader instead of "telling"
20.1.1.3.1. Helping the reader create a mental picture or visualize what is happening instead of being told what is happening.
20.1.1.3.2. Evoking feelings
20.1.1.3.3. Focusing on details
20.1.2. Through the style of writing....
20.1.2.1. It can show the reader the controlling idea behind the writer's story
20.1.2.1.1. Using original vivid smilies and metaphors
20.1.2.1.2. Through the use of symbolism, irony and metaphors
20.1.2.2. Using vocabulary
20.1.2.2.1. Descriptive writing does not only rely on descriptive phrases such as the use of adjectives and adverbs!
20.1.2.2.2. Precise nouns and verbs e.g. Substitute "walking" with "strolling", "leaping", "skipping" etc.
20.2. How is it different from other text types?
20.2.1. Expository writing
20.2.1.1. Expository writing is used to explain, describe, give information or inform.
20.2.2. Narrative writing
20.2.2.1. Narrative writing is used to narrate about an incident that happened.
20.2.3. Persuasive writing
20.2.3.1. Persuasive writing is used to persuade someone to look at things from your perspective and to understand your emotions
20.2.3.2. With a goal in mind, to change the person's view on a subject.
20.2.4. Descriptive writing
20.2.4.1. Descriptive writing is used to describe the various actions and the settings.
20.3. Things to make sure when writing a Descriptive Writing.
20.3.1. Try to attract reader's attention/ let your reader feel involved.
20.3.1.1. Try to use concrete and abstract images to attract your readers' attention
20.3.1.2. You can describe how a particular point in your description can affect the readers
20.3.1.2.1. 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. "
20.3.2. Don't just only describe. You can explain and/or infer from your description
20.3.2.1. 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?
20.3.2.2. 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?
20.3.3. Recommended to have a wide range of vocabulary
20.3.3.1. Prevent essay from becoming too simple and boring
20.3.3.2. Makes it sound professional
20.3.4. Be careful not to go out of point e.g. describing your cat but you end up talking about lions
20.3.5. Do not go overboard with adjectives, adverbs, similes, metaphors, etc.
20.3.5.1. It may become a barrier in communicating your ideas to readers
20.3.6. Go into as much detail as possible, even the most minute ones
21. Group 3
21.1. Evokes and describes senses
21.1.1. Taste
21.1.2. Sight
21.1.3. Hearing
21.1.4. Touch
21.1.5. Smell
21.2. Use of descriptive words
21.2.1. Adverbs
21.2.2. Adjectives
21.2.3. Wide range of vocabulary
21.3. Creates vivid and original imagery
21.3.1. Mental pictures
21.3.2. Emotional feelings
21.3.3. Show not tell
21.4. Things to take note of
21.4.1. Do not use present tense; use past tense
21.4.2. Avoid storytelling
21.4.3. Describe only what is relevant in telling a message
21.4.3.1. Adds unity and coherence to writing
21.4.4. Avoid excessive or boring description
21.4.5. Create a clear structure
21.4.5.1. Gives shape to your writing and makes the reader interested
21.5. How it is different from other essay styles
21.5.1. Expository
21.5.1.1. Based on facts and figures
21.5.1.2. Uses specific examples
21.5.1.3. Not many descriptive words that evokes any feelings
21.5.2. Formal
21.5.2.1. In a serious tone
21.5.2.2. Addressed to somebody you are not close with
21.5.2.3. Uses polite words and no descriptive words
21.5.3. Story
21.5.3.1. Story has speech; descriptive has no speech
21.5.3.2. Tells many different plots, but descriptive focuses on one main thing
22. Group 7 - What is descriptive writing?
22.1. Focusing on the finer details of an object/thing/situation
22.2. Transmitting a mental image of your story
22.3. Bringing something to life by carefully choosing and arranging words and phrases to produce the desired effect
22.4. Differences with regards to other styles of writing:
22.4.1. Contains little or no dialougue
22.4.2. Expository writing
22.4.2.1. Inform, instruct, and explain a process
22.4.2.2. Used in articles, letters, reports and academic papers
22.4.2.3. Clear and succinct
22.4.2.4. Logical word progression
22.4.2.5. Not much room for flowery language
22.4.3. Narrative writing
22.4.3.1. Telling a story
22.4.3.2. Found in poems, short stories, essays and plays
22.4.3.3. Tells about an event/events