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Characteristics of Descriptive and Cause and Effect Paragraphs
The description is characterized by:
Putting into words through language the ideas that a speaker has in mind.
An issuer who knows about what is being described, so that the representation is as accurate as possible.
List the most important features of something, without needing to describe it in its entirety.
Be objective, subjective or reflect impressions and emotions.
Be part of another text or be a piece in itself.
Being a discursive tool that is included in essays, biographies, journalistic articles, among others.
Andrea
Descriptive Paragraphs:
Purpose: Descriptive paragraphs aim to vividly depict a person, place, thing, or event, often appealing to the senses to create a clear mental image for the reader.
Language and Detail: They use rich, sensory language to evoke a sensory experience for the reader. Emphasis is on providing specific details such as colors, textures, sounds, smells, and spatial arrangements.
Organization: Typically, descriptive paragraphs follow a spatial or chronological organization. They may describe things from top to bottom, left to right, or in a sequence of events as they occur.
Examples: A paragraph describing a bustling market scene, the layout of a room, or the appearance of a character would be descriptive.
Andrea
Cause and Effect Paragraphs:
Purpose: Cause and effect paragraphs aim to explain how one event (the cause) leads to another event or situation (the effect). They focus on identifying and explaining relationships between events or phenomena.
Logical Flow: They are structured to first introduce the cause(s) and then explain the resulting effect(s). Alternatively, they may start with an effect and trace back to its cause(s).
Language: These paragraphs use clear and precise language to establish causal relationships. Words such as "because," "since," "as a result," "therefore," and "consequently" are commonly used to denote causation.
Examples: A paragraph explaining why a particular policy led to economic growth, how environmental pollution affects public health, or the reasons behind a historical event would be cause and effect.
Joel Vargas
Triggering Factors: Causes are the reasons or factors that trigger a particular outcome. They answer the question "Why did this happen?"
Direct or Indirect: Causes can be direct (immediate reasons) or indirect (underlying factors). For example, direct causes lead directly to an effect, while indirect causes contribute to the effect but may not be immediately obvious.
Preceding Events: Good descriptive writing is organized. Some ways to organize descriptive writing include: chronological
(time), spatial (location), and order of importance.
Consequences: Effects are the consequences of the causes. They answer the question "What happened because of this?"
Short-term or Long-term: Effects can occur immediately (short-term) or over a longer period (long-term). Recognizing the time frame of effects is crucial.
Causes and Effect Paragraph
Positive or Negative: Effects can be positive (beneficial outcomes) or negative (harmful outcomes). It's important to specify the nature of the effect.
Joel Vargas
Descriptive Paragraph
Good descriptive writing is organized. Some ways to organize descriptive writing include: chronological
(time), spatial (location), and order of importance.
Good descriptive writing uses precise language. General adjectives, nouns, and passive verbs do not have a place in good descriptive writing.
Good descriptive writing often makes use of figurative language such as analogies, similes and metaphors to help paint the picture in the reader's mind.
Good descriptive writing includes many vivid sensory details that paint a picture and appeals to all of the reader's senses of sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste when appropriate.
Jorge Valdés
Descriptive Paragraphs:
Purpose: Descriptive paragraphs aim to create a vivid picture or impression of a person, place, object, or event. They focus on conveying sensory details to immerse the reader in the experience.
Characteristics:
Sensory Language: They use vivid sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to paint a clear picture for the reader.
Spatial Organization: Descriptions often follow a spatial or chronological order, moving from one detail to the next in a logical sequence.
Adjectives and Adverbs: These are commonly used to enhance the description and provide specific details.
Figurative Language: Metaphors, similes, and other forms of figurative language may be used to evoke a stronger sensory response.
