Descriptive writing
Contents
What's a decriptive text?
The scope
Structure
Language
Example
Descriptive writing incorporates precise details on a subject. Its purpose is to “paint a picture”, to help the reader visualize it.
We can describe:- people - places - objects - scenes/ events
When we describe, it's important to remember our SCOPE or POV
descriptions can be subjective (like in poetry) but... also objective.
The kitchen table is rectangular, seventy-two inches long and thirty inches wide. Made of a two-inch-thick piece of oak, its top is covered with a waxy oilcloth patterned in dark red and blue squares against a white background. In the right corner, close to the wall, a square blue ceramic tile serves as the protective base for a brown earthenware teapot.
Our lives at home converged around the pleasantly-shaped kitchen table. It was the magnet that drew our family together quite warmly. Cut from the sturdiest oak, the table was tough, smooth, and long enough for my mother, my two sisters, and me to work or play on at the same time.
Structure
The structure of this text type depends A LOT on the subject matter.
For example:- Chronological order - By order of importance - Physical description followed by psychologicsal description - Part by part - From general to specific Etc.
Adjectives
Even if there are many types of descriptions, some EVAU models include tasks like "What is the best place you have travelled to? Explain." or "how can society help minorities? Explain." The first example is obviously subjective, and the latter more objective.
What language to use
Adverbs
Poetic devices
Relative clauses
During a trip in the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to explore Cape Town, a city enclosed between mountains and sea. Its colorful streets, ranging from the vibrant graffiti in Bo-Kaap to the calming blue of Camps Bay, offered a sensory feast. The bustling markets infused the air with spice-laden scents and lively chatter, creating a vibrant atmosphere . Cape Town also bears the weight of its history, evident in landmarks like Table Mountain and the Castle of Good Hope. The city's cobblestone streets proved challenging at times, and the disparities between affluent neighborhoods and impoverished ones were stark reminders of the city's complex reality and, even, a memento of its past. Despite its downsides, the city's beauty and vibrancy left a lasting impression. From its historical sites to its modern cafes, Cape Town is a place of contrast and intrigue, offering endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
When creating subjective descriptions we can include poetic devices, really simple ones like these can create a great effect.Comparisons: When my grandmother told me stories I felt like I was reading an amazing book full of adventures. Metaphors: That kid is a hurricane. Hyperbole: That beach had the cleares water in the world.
Adjectives are essential for any description BUT we have to vary them depending on the scope Objective description - use descriptive adjectives, referred to the real and observable qualities of the subject (purple, Spanish, soft, hard) Subjective description - use as well valorative adjectives (ugly, outrageous, disappointing, interesting, thrilling)
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Descriptive writing
Contents
What's a decriptive text?
The scope
Structure
Language
Example
Descriptive writing incorporates precise details on a subject. Its purpose is to “paint a picture”, to help the reader visualize it.
We can describe:- people - places - objects - scenes/ events
When we describe, it's important to remember our SCOPE or POV
descriptions can be subjective (like in poetry) but... also objective.
The kitchen table is rectangular, seventy-two inches long and thirty inches wide. Made of a two-inch-thick piece of oak, its top is covered with a waxy oilcloth patterned in dark red and blue squares against a white background. In the right corner, close to the wall, a square blue ceramic tile serves as the protective base for a brown earthenware teapot.
Our lives at home converged around the pleasantly-shaped kitchen table. It was the magnet that drew our family together quite warmly. Cut from the sturdiest oak, the table was tough, smooth, and long enough for my mother, my two sisters, and me to work or play on at the same time.
Structure
The structure of this text type depends A LOT on the subject matter.
For example:- Chronological order - By order of importance - Physical description followed by psychologicsal description - Part by part - From general to specific Etc.
Adjectives
Even if there are many types of descriptions, some EVAU models include tasks like "What is the best place you have travelled to? Explain." or "how can society help minorities? Explain." The first example is obviously subjective, and the latter more objective.
What language to use
Adverbs
Poetic devices
Relative clauses
During a trip in the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to explore Cape Town, a city enclosed between mountains and sea. Its colorful streets, ranging from the vibrant graffiti in Bo-Kaap to the calming blue of Camps Bay, offered a sensory feast. The bustling markets infused the air with spice-laden scents and lively chatter, creating a vibrant atmosphere . Cape Town also bears the weight of its history, evident in landmarks like Table Mountain and the Castle of Good Hope. The city's cobblestone streets proved challenging at times, and the disparities between affluent neighborhoods and impoverished ones were stark reminders of the city's complex reality and, even, a memento of its past. Despite its downsides, the city's beauty and vibrancy left a lasting impression. From its historical sites to its modern cafes, Cape Town is a place of contrast and intrigue, offering endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
When creating subjective descriptions we can include poetic devices, really simple ones like these can create a great effect.Comparisons: When my grandmother told me stories I felt like I was reading an amazing book full of adventures. Metaphors: That kid is a hurricane. Hyperbole: That beach had the cleares water in the world.
Adjectives are essential for any description BUT we have to vary them depending on the scope Objective description - use descriptive adjectives, referred to the real and observable qualities of the subject (purple, Spanish, soft, hard) Subjective description - use as well valorative adjectives (ugly, outrageous, disappointing, interesting, thrilling)