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    Descriptive writing

    Presented By Eva
    Nakshatra
    Aditi
    Nishant
    Rudra
    Introduction
    • The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing
    in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind.

    • Descriptive writing usually appeals to the five senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing,
    and sight.

    • Always appealing to the senses is key to writing a good descriptive essay.


    Examples
    The crisp autumn air carried His voice was a melodious
    the earthy scent of fallen symphony, each word a note
    leaves and the distant aroma that danced in the air like a
    of apple pie. graceful ballerina.

    The ancient oak tree stood The flickering candlelight


    tall and majestic, its gnarled created an intimate, cosy
    branches reaching for the atmosphere in the dimly lit
    infinite sky. room.
    how to enhance your writing

    • Use a mix of short and long • The weather-worn, century-old


    sentences to add variety and rhythm house exuded charm and history
    to your writing. Short sentences can from every weathered brick and
    create impact, while longer creaking floorboard.
    sentences can provide depth. • The crimson leaves of the maple
    • Instead of telling the reader tree rustled in the crisp, autumn
    something outright, show it through breeze like a chorus of fiery
    action, description, and dialogue. butterflies.
    • Appeal to the reader's senses by • The aroma of sizzling garlic and
    including sensory details. Describe butter-soaked mushrooms wafted
    how something looks, sounds, feels, from the skillet, enveloping the
    smells, and even tastes, if kitchen in a savoury embrace.
    applicable.
    which literary device is used for
    comparison
    The literary device commonly used for making comparisons in descriptive
    writing is simile and metaphor. These devices are used to create vivid and
    imaginative descriptions by drawing parallels between two seemingly
    unrelated things.
    • Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between
    two things using the words "like" or "as." For example, "Her smile was
    as bright as the sun."
    • Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly equates one
    thing with another, suggesting that they are the same. For example,
    "The world is a stage."
    Both similes and metaphors can be powerful tools in descriptive writing,
    allowing writers to convey complex ideas and emotions more engagingly
    and understandably.
    importance
    • Descriptive writing allows writers to vividly convey their thoughts, ideas,
    and experiences to readers. It helps engage the reader's senses and
    emotions, creating a more immersive and memorable reading experience.
    Whether it's in literature, journalism, marketing, or any form of written
    communication, the ability to paint a picture with words enhances the
    effectiveness of conveying information and storytelling.
    • Descriptive writing can provide readers with a deeper understanding of a
    subject, character, or situation. Offering sensory details and rich descriptions
    enables readers to connect with and empathize with the subject matter. This
    is especially valuable in fields like literature, history, and social sciences
    where a deeper understanding of people, places, and events is crucial for
    academic or personal growth.
    quiz time
    Thank
    You

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