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Purpose
make reader picture in his mind
providing specific details
using adjectives
to make the text vivid
a person
place
event
situation
object
experience
allows for an in-depth exploration
describe something so vividly to express emotion
inform the reader on a particular topic
Transmits
Feelings and sensations
what things looked like
sounded like
smelled like
tested like
felt like
Examples
in a book
travel brochures
narrative descriptions of places
tourist magazines
letters
stories
memories
Parts
Introduction
first paragraph
includes
location
reason for choosing it
name of the place
thesis statement
To define the topic
to state a viewpoint
Main body
second paragraph
what does the place look like
third paragraph
description of the place in detail
Can include the 5 senses
Conclusion
last paragraph
write about feelings
write about personal comments
recommendation
using past tense to describe visits
using present tense to describe a location
using adjectives and adverbs and senses
restate the thesis statement
summarize the points
Characteristics
provide clear information
provide a detailed description
finish the text with a recommendation or comment
use present simple or past simple in case of a narration
use vivid words and adjectives
can sustain the reader's interest
Process
choose an interesting topic
reflect on what you think about this topic
consider the reasons for your point of view
compose a statement that encapsulates this viewpoint
the title is the clue
create an outline
redraft, edit, proofread
Martha Olivia Peña Medina
cta 1727540
