Describing People in English PDF
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This document provides examples and explanations for describing physical appearance and personality traits, in English.
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**LAMPIRAN MATERI** **Describing People in English** Dalam keseharian, kita sering sekali menyampaikan [deskripsi orang lain](https://bobo.grid.id/read/083682029/materi-describing-places-atau-mendeskripsikan-tempat-dilengkapi-contoh-kosakata-dan-teks) atau *describing people* pada orang lain. Nah...
**LAMPIRAN MATERI** **Describing People in English** Dalam keseharian, kita sering sekali menyampaikan [deskripsi orang lain](https://bobo.grid.id/read/083682029/materi-describing-places-atau-mendeskripsikan-tempat-dilengkapi-contoh-kosakata-dan-teks) atau *describing people* pada orang lain. Nah, karena sering digunakan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, kita patut memahami dan belajar materi *describing people* dengan baik. Saat *describing people*, kita menggunakan kata sifat atau *adjective *untuk menggambarkan fisik atau penampilan orang lain dan karakternya. #### 1. Describing Physical Appearance - **Hair** - **Color:** black, brown, blonde, red, gray - **Length:** short, medium, long - **Texture:** straight, wavy, curly - **Style:** ponytail, braids, bun - \"She has long, straight black hair.\" - \"He sports a short, curly beard.\" - **Face** - Shape: round, oval, square, heart-shaped - Skin: fair, tanned, dark, freckled, wrinkled - Special features: moles, scars, dimples **Examples:** - "She has round face." - "She has mole on her nose." - "He has freckles on his cheek." - **Nose** - Flat nose - Pointed nose - "He has flat nose." - "She has pointed nose." - **Eyes** - **Color:** blue, green, brown, hazel, gray - **Size:** small, large - **Shape:** round, almond-shaped, slanted - \"Her eyes are a striking shade of green.\" - \"He has large, round blue eyes.\" - **Height and Build** - **Height:** tall, medium height, short - **Build:** slim, average, muscular, overweight - \"He is quite tall with a muscular build.\" - \"She is of medium height with a slim figure.\" - **Skin** - **Color:** fair, light, medium, dark - **Texture:** smooth, rough - \"He has a medium skin tone with a smooth texture.\" - \"Her skin is dark and has a smooth, glowing appearance.\" #### 2. Describing Personality Traits - **Positive Traits:** - Friendly, kind, intelligent, hardworking, humorous, creative - **Examples:** - \"She is very kind and always helps others.\" - \"He is incredibly intelligent and quick to solve problems.\" - **Negative Traits:** - Rude, impatient, dishonest, lazy, stubborn, selfish - **Examples:** - \"He can be quite impatient when things don\'t go his way.\" - \"She is sometimes seen as selfish because she rarely considers others' feelings.\" - **Neutral Traits:** - Quiet, talkative, serious, easygoing **Examples:** - "He is talkative person." #### 3. Describing Clothing and Style - **Clothing:** - **Casual:** jeans, t-shirt, sneakers - **Formal:** suit, dress, tie, heels - **Seasonal:** coat, scarf, shorts, sandals - \"He is wearing a casual outfit with jeans and a t-shirt.\" - \"She looks elegant in a formal dress and high heels.\" - **Style:** - Trendy, classic, sporty, casual, sophisticated - \"His style is very trendy, always wearing the latest fashion.\" - \"She prefers a classic look with simple, elegant clothing.\" #### 4. Describing Age and Ethnicity - **Age:** - Child, teenager, young adult, middle-aged, elderly - \"He is a young adult, probably in his twenties.\" - \"She is an elderly woman with a wealth of life experience.\" - **Ethnicity:** - Asian, Hispanic, Black, Caucasian, Middle-Eastern, etc. - \"She is of Asian descent with distinct features.\" - \"He is of Hispanic background with a warm, friendly demeanor.\" #### 5. Putting It All Together When describing a person, you can combine different aspects to create a complete picture. Here's a template and an example: **Template:** 1. **Introduction** - Basic details (name, relationship) 2. **Physical Appearance** - Hair, eyes, height, etc. 3. **Personality** - Traits and characteristics 4. **Clothing and Style** - What they usually wear 5. **Additional Information** - Any other relevant details **Example:** - \"Let me introduce you to Maria. She is a tall woman with long, wavy brown hair and bright green eyes. Maria is known for her friendly and outgoing personality; she's always the life of the party. She typically wears trendy clothes and enjoys adding stylish accessories to her outfits. Maria is in her early thirties and has a warm, engaging presence that makes her easy to talk to.\" ### **Example of Personality Description** \"Tom is known for being incredibly friendly and hardworking. He always greets people with a smile and is willing to help anyone in need. While he can be quite serious when focused on a task, Tom\'s easygoing nature makes him popular among his colleagues. He\'s also remarkably patient, especially when explaining complex ideas to others.\" ### **Complete Description Example** \"Mr. Johnson is a middle-aged man in his early fifties. He has a sturdy build and stands at an average height. His once-dark hair is now mostly grey, especially at the temples, giving him a distinguished look. Mr. Johnson\'s brown eyes are warm and kind, often crinkling at the corners when he smiles. In terms of personality, Mr. Johnson is known for his patience and wisdom. He always has time to listen to others\' problems and offer valuable advice. Although he tends to be quiet in large social gatherings, Mr. Johnson becomes quite articulate when discussing topics he\'s passionate about. His kindness is reflected in how he\'s always ready to lend a helping hand, making him a respected figure in his community.\" Order of adjectives =================== How to order adjectives in English ---------------------------------- The order of adjectives in English can be a bit tricky, but here\'s a general guideline: 1. **Opinion** (how you feel about it) 2. **Size** (how big or small it is) 3. **Shape** (what shape it is) 4. **Age** (how old or new it is) 5. **Color** (what color it is) 6. **Origin** (where it comes from) 7. **Material** (what it\'s made of) 8. **Purpose** (what it\'s used for) **Example:** - - - - **Opinion** **Size** **Shape** **Age** **Color** **Origin** **Material** **Purpose** --------------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -------------- ------------- **long** **straight** **black** **short** **curly** **large** **round** **blue** **beautiful** **tall** **young**