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ACADEMIC WRITING IClass 25
May 28, 2013
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Today
Descriptive Writing (continued)
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Descriptive Writing
Tells a story about a specific thing (object, person, place)
- Appeals to the senses: sights, sounds, smells, taste, feel
A good description is a “word picture”
- The reader can imagine the object/person/place in his or her mind.
- “Shows” more than it tells.
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Descriptive writing has a “direction”
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Descriptive Style
Descriptive writing requires:
- Specific details
- Adjectives:size, color, shape, texture, smell, purpose,
personality, location, etc.
- Descriptive “action verbs”
Try to avoid “be” verbs.
- Sensations and emotions.
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Descriptive StyleAvoiding “be verb + adjective”
i.e.,
The food was unappetizing.
The pale chicken slices floated limply in a pool of murky fat.
The sprinkler was refreshing.
The cool water from the sprinkler sprayed our hot faces.
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Descriptive Style
The tree is very tall.
Improved:
- The tree stretches toward the sky.
- The tree's branches reach far upwards.
- The tree brushes the clouds.
Source: klick.wordpress.com
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Descriptive Style
The blanket is colorful.
Improved:
- Rich colors decorate the blanket.
- Deep hues of red, green, and orange cover the blanket.
Source: www.sarasews.net
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Descriptive Style
Almond bong bong ice cream is delicious.
Improved:
- The wonderful taste of almond bong bong lingers on the tongue long after it is gone.
- Almond bong bong tastes of sweet cream, soft chocolate, and crunchy almonds.
Source: www.baskinrobbins.co.kr
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Descriptive Style
Snakes are scary.
Improved:
- Snakes strike fear into my heart.
- Snakes, quiet and cunning, frighten Tony as though they were real-life monsters.
Source: www.animaldanger.com
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Descriptive Style
When she was young, Jiho was happy when she visited Woobang Land.
Improved:
- When she was young, visiting Woobang Land brought joy and excitement to Jiho.
Source: klick.wordpress.com
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Bonus Assignment
Write a descriptive paragraph (free topic).
- i.e., your dorm room review a restaurant.
an item of sentimental value
Anything.
Score: 1 – 5 points.
These are bonus points you can add to any ONE assignment of your choosing.
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Bonus Assignment
Deadline: Tuesday June 4 (11:59 p.m.)
Subject: AW1 bonus assignment
File name: NAME_BONUS