Essay Descriptive

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DRAW THE FOLLOWING

Why do we describe things?

Descriptive Essay

Descriptive Essay

Descriptive Essay

Descriptive Essay

•to sell•to warn

•to inform

•to evoke certain emotion

Descriptive Essay

Descriptive Essay

EvocativeInformative

EVOCATIVE•Aims to stir up

emotions through details

EVOCATIVE• The Great Wall of China which was built

in the time of Emperor Shi Huang Ti is the only man-made structure that can be seen from outer space. The Great Wall, that extends to several provinces in China, was the result of the labor of thousands of Chinese.

EVOCATIVEEveryone’s jaw dropped and

stood for a moment when three students were shot the other night. The incident got everyone’s knees shaking and trembling.

Informative•helps the readers to

understand how a piece of equipment

works

Tips in Writing a Static Description

1. Decide on the type of description you need depending on the purpose.

2. Understand what your readers need to know.

Tips in Writing a Static Description

3. As much as possible, use a layman’s term.

Tips in Writing a Static Description

4. Use words that will help your readers visualize the image.

Tips in Writing a Static Description

Write a five-paragraph descriptive essay using

evocative and informative description.

Portfolio Writing Task 1(Descriptive Essay)

• Person (Family Member, Friend, Classmate)• Place• Experience

References:

• Plata, Sterling M., et.al. (2006). Keys to Critical Reading and Writing I. English Proficiency and Personal Leadership Workbook for College Success. (2nd ed.). Laguna: Trailblazer Publications.

• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/03/