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The document outlines the principles and techniques of descriptive writing, emphasizing the use of sensory details to create vivid mental images for readers. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to write descriptively, including choosing a topic, creating a thesis, and structuring the essay. Additionally, it contrasts descriptive writing with expository writing, which focuses on presenting factual information clearly and concisely.

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Descriptive-and-expository-writing (1)

The document outlines the principles and techniques of descriptive writing, emphasizing the use of sensory details to create vivid mental images for readers. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to write descriptively, including choosing a topic, creating a thesis, and structuring the essay. Additionally, it contrasts descriptive writing with expository writing, which focuses on presenting factual information clearly and concisely.

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Descriptive Writing

It is a style of writing that uses vivid and sensory details to describe a person, place,
object, or experience. Its primary purpose is to create a mental image in the reader's mind,
engaging their senses and imagination.
How to write in an Descriptive style
Step 1: Choose a topic. When you write your essay, it is your job to convey your idea
about that topic through your description of that topic and the way that you lay things out
for your reader.

Step 2: Create a statement. Create a thesis statement. This is a single idea that will be
prominent throughout your essay.

Step 3: Get the senses right Create five labeled columns on a sheet of paper, each one
having a different one of the five senses..

Step 4: Create an outline. Create an outline listing the details of the discussion of each
paragraph.

Step 5: Write the conclusion. Finally, the conclusion paragraph makes a summary of the
entirety of your essay.

Step 6: Review your writing. Read the entire essay again thinking about your reader.
You should ask yourself if you were the reader, would the essay make sense to you? Is it
easy to read so that anyone can understand what the topic of the essay is? Do any of the
paragraphs need to be rewritten because they are confusing and need to be better written
to be descriptive?

Step 7: Finish it up. Finally, read your essay again very carefully and check for any
grammar, punctuation or spelling errors that are obvious within the essay.

Descriptive Writing Format


Introduction. Describing where, when, and to whom the experience occurred. It include
a descriptive words to capture the readers attention.
1st body paragraph. Provide details that allow the reader to visualize the situation.
Descriptive language is key in painting a clear picture for the reader.
2nd body paragraph. More details are provided with a focus on using descriptive
adjectives. Figurative language such as methapor can enhance the imagery.
3rd body paragraph. The writer continue to appeal to th reader’s senses with visually
descriptive words. Figurative language, like personification, adds depth to the
description.
Conclusion. The conclusion alludes to another sense, such as touch or sound, and uses
strong words to signify closure. It ends with a poewrful concluding sentence to leave a
lasting impression on the reader

Tips in Descriptive Writing


1 Use figurative Language. Add methapor andsimiles for memorable imagery.
2 Engage your senses.
3 Choose words wisely. Use precise language, avoid cliches, and review for better
word choices.

Benefits of Descriptive Writing


1. It can help develop your creativity and ability to think outside the box.
2. It requires careful observation and attention to detail.
3. It can help you communicate more effectively and engage your audience.
4. It can help readers connect with others and understand their experiences.

Expository Writing
Expository writing is a style of composition that exposes or explains a topic using facts.
Expository writing often includes a thesis statement, supportive information, explanatory
paragraphs and a conclusion that summarizes the information. With this, expository
writing primarily focuses on presenting factual information that's free of any biases or
opinions. Instead, these documents discuss proven details about a topic, allowing the
reader to make informed conclusions on their own. Texts that employ expository writing
may include essays, newspapers, magazine articles and Instruction manuals
Descriptive Writing Format
Introduction. It is still necessary for your writing to reel in your audience. Finish your
introduction paragraph with a thesis statement that features your subject and the direction
you plan to take the reader.

Body. Each body paragraph features a key point. In a process essay, outline each step in
an individual paragraph.

Conclusion. An effective expository essay presents an argument at the beginning and


uses evidence to follow it to a logical end. Throwing new information at the reader in the
conclusion appears disorganized. Restate your thesis in an interesting way
and summarize the essay's main points.

How to effectively write expository writing


1. Choose your topic.Try to choose a topic that you feel comfortable writing about and
that you understand well. Having a strong knowledge of your subject can allow you to
prioritize and simplify the information to help you write about it in a clear, easy-to-
understand manner.
2. Create a thesis.Most expository writing types have a thesis statement that summarizes
the topic or theme you plan to discuss in your paper. Because expository writing includes
facts, try to create a thesis you can explain with data or evidence.
3. Gather your data. It's often best to choose data that educates and doesn't direct the
reader toward a specific opinion or claim about the topic. The investigative process is one
of the most important parts of expository writing. Because this form of writing includes
only proven data, try to collect as much information as you can during this step.
4. Make an outline. To make an outline, consider dividing your essay into an
introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. This is an opportunity to determine what
points you want to discuss in each paragraph and which details you can use to help prove
each point. You also can divide your data points and assign them to a section of the
outline.You can format your expository essay or paper depending on its topic and the
information you want to include. A common method is to use the basic essay format
using an outline of five paragraphs, but you may use additional paragraphs.
5. Write your paragraphs. The first paragraph is the introduction, the next three
paragraphs are body paragraphs that include supportive information about the topic and
the final paragraph is the conclusion.
6. Edit your writing.Try to check that each paragraph serves a purpose and provides
value to the reader. You may also have a trusted friend or colleague review the paper.
After reading it, you make any necessary changes and review the final draft.

Benefits of Expository Writing


1. It helps readers understand complex topics and concepts.
2. It provides readers with accurate and reliable information to make informed decisions.
3. It writing encourages critical thinking and analysis of information.
4. It helps writers communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner

Tips for effective expository writing


1 Be clear and concise.
2 Verify your information.
3 Consider your voice and tone.
4 Write out of order.

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