DESCRIPTION Susan Ely Fundamentals of College Writing.

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DESCRIPTION Susan Ely Fundamentals of College Writing

Why be skilled in description?  Enhances readers’ understanding of your subject  Readers are drawn to description  Sustains interest  Helps reconstruct scenes in narratives  Makes action visual  Makes your story different than the rest

Good description….  Creates a dominant impression  Subjective vs. Objective  This is a skill expected in college

Good description….  Uses the 5 senses

Good description….  Uses Figurative Language—How do we describe something that defies language?  Metaphor/Simile  Personification main-area main-area

Good description….  Strong Verbs and Nouns

Good description….  Uses the element of surprise

Good description….  Indicates the writer’s attitude through  Word choice  The details you choose to include and describe

Add description to your Narratives  Include only relevant details  Keep the description focused  Make sure the description fits the essay’s tone and point of view

What can I describe?  Places  People  Emotions  Sights, sounds, tastes, touch  Weather  Actions

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