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Descriptive Writing Comparison

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What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?

To summarize a long passage into a shorter form

To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind (correct)

To provide facts and information about a topic

To persuade the reader to a particular point of view

What type of details are often used in descriptive writing?

Historical dates and events

Facts and statistics

Opinions and biases

Sensory details, such as sights and sounds (correct)

What makes the second sentence more interesting than the first?

It uses more complex vocabulary

It creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind (correct)

It has more words

It has a question mark at the end

When writing a descriptive paragraph or essay, what should you do first?

Use your senses Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of descriptive writing on the reader?

The reader feels like they are experiencing the description Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of including sensory details in a descriptive writing?

To help readers feel like they are experiencing what you are writing Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after selecting a topic to write about?

Think about what sensory details to include Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to revise your descriptive paragraph or essay?

To ensure it includes sensory details beyond visual descriptions Signup and view all the answers

What should you ask yourself when revising your descriptive writing?

Have I described the topic in ways other than just what it looks like? Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of including sensory details in a descriptive writing?

The reader will feel like they are experiencing what is written Signup and view all the answers

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Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing uses carefully selected words to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, focusing on sensory details like sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings.
The goal is to make readers feel like they are experiencing what the author is describing.

Key Features of Descriptive Writing

Uses sensory details to create a mental image
Involves using words that appeal to the senses (e.g., 'cheering crowd', 'metallic gray sunglasses', 'glittering lights')
Helps readers imagine and relate to the topic being described

Writing a Descriptive Paragraph

Use your senses to describe a topic
Ask yourself questions to identify sensory details (e.g., what do I see, hear, smell, taste, feel?)
Use descriptive language to bring the topic to life

Revising a Descriptive Paragraph

Revise to ensure the topic is described in ways beyond just its appearance
Consider comparing the topic to something familiar to the reader
Check if the writing helps the reader experience and relate to the topic

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Compare two sentences to understand the effect of descriptive writing. Learn how to create vivid descriptions in your writing. Suitable for students of English language and literature.