3. Modes of Writing Modes of Writing

4. Four Modes of Writing Descriptive Narrative Expository Persuasive

5. Descriptive Writing

6. Purpose: Describe a single person, object or idea

7. Characteristics of Descriptive Writing: Characteristics of Descriptive Writing:

8. 5 senses 1.Use the 5 senses to describe how something or someone:  Sounds  Smells  Tastes  Looks  Feels

9. 2.Use Imagery Details that allow the reader to see in his or her mind the same thing you see in yours

10. 3.Use Specific Descriptive Words  Instead of “good” use: Soothing Aromatic Scrumptious Silky Attractive

11. 4.Use figurative language Examples:  Similes  Metaphors

12. SimileSimile Makes a comparison using “like” or “as” Example: Johnny is as stubborn as a mule.

13. MetaphorMetaphor Makes a comparison of two unlikely things without using “like” or “as” Example: Don’t be such a pig. Leave some for the rest of us.

14. Be careful!!! DESCRIBE-- Do not tell a story!!!

15. Descriptive Writing