Modes Modes of of
WritingWriting
Modes Modes of of
WritingWriting
Four Modes of Writing
•Descriptive•Narrative•Expository•Persuasive
Descriptive WritingDescriptive WritingDescriptive WritingDescriptive Writing
Purpose:
Describe a single person, object or idea
Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive
Writing:Writing:
Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive
Writing:Writing:
1. Use the 5 senses5 senses to describe how something or someone:SoundsSmellsTastes
LooksFeels
2.Use ImageryDetails that allow the reader to see
in his or her mind the same thing you see in yours
3. Use Specific Descriptive Words
Instead of “good” use:SoothingAromaticScrumptiousSilkyAttractive
4. Use figurative language
Examples: SimilesMetaphors
SimileSimileSimileSimile
Makes a comparison using Makes a comparison using “like”“like” or or “as”“as”
Example:Example:
Johnny is Johnny is asas stubborn stubborn as as a mule.a mule.
MetaphorMetaphorMetaphorMetaphor
Makes a comparison of two unlikely things Makes a comparison of two unlikely things withoutwithout using “like” or “as” using “like” or “as”
Example:Example:
Don’t be such a Don’t be such a pigpig. Leave some for the rest . Leave some for the rest of us.of us.
Be careful!!! Be careful!!!
DESCRIBE--DESCRIBE--Do not tell a Do not tell a
story!!!story!!!
Descriptive WritingDescriptive WritingDescriptive WritingDescriptive Writing