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Descriptive Writing

Sensory Language Words and descriptions that appeal to one or more of the five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell Example: The fire crackled and the smell of pine filled the air as I watched the sparks have trails of light.

Figurative Language Words or phrases that describe one thing by comparing it to something else—similes and metaphors are two common figures of speech. The snow fell like a whisper. When he is embarrassed his face is a ripe tomato.

Precise Words Specific words that make a description as clear and sharp as possible Inexact words: He walked across the court to receive the trophy. Precise words: The 6’4” basketball player strutted across the court to receive the MVP trophy.

Spatial Organization Start at a certain point, and then move in a logical way around your subject. From top to bottom From near to far or far to near From left to right or right to left From inside to out or outside to in Describe the landscape:

Mix it Up You will be given a card with a picture of an object/place/person on it. Write a paragraph describing your item without saying what your item is. Remember sensory language, figurative language, precise words, and spatial organization.

Your Turn Pick your own object or place. Write a descriptive paragraph about that object/place without saying where/what it is. Remember sensory language, figurative language, precise words, and spatial organization.