1. Descriptive Writing

2. Description… Is writing that uses vivid details to capture a scene, setting, person or moment.

3. Effective descriptive writing includes the following: Sensory details – sights, sounds, smells, tastes and physical sensations.Sensory details – sights, sounds, smells, tastes and physical sensations. Vivid, precise language.Vivid, precise language. Figurative language or comparisons.Figurative language or comparisons. Adjectives and adverbs that paint a word picture.Adjectives and adverbs that paint a word picture. An organization suited to the subject.An organization suited to the subject.

4. Writing Tip: Beware of vague words!

5. Types of Description Physical descriptions – focus on the appearances of a person, place or thing, as well as on its significance.Physical descriptions – focus on the appearances of a person, place or thing, as well as on its significance. Description of ideas – uses concrete images or analogies to help readers understand abstract or complicated concepts.Description of ideas – uses concrete images or analogies to help readers understand abstract or complicated concepts. Functional descriptions – describe the component parts of a whole for a practical purpose, such as fixing a bicycle.Functional descriptions – describe the component parts of a whole for a practical purpose, such as fixing a bicycle. Remembrances – illustrate memorable parts of the writer’s past by describing a person, place, thing or event.Remembrances – illustrate memorable parts of the writer’s past by describing a person, place, thing or event. Character sketches – illustrate the appearance and personality of a real or fictional character.Character sketches – illustrate the appearance and personality of a real or fictional character.