The Descriptive Paragraph

1. The Descriptive Paragraph Dr. J Figueroa INGL 3103

2. You describe a place, a thing, or a person. • The writing is logical not chronological. • The sentences and details are arranged according to where the objects described are located. Writing

3. No set pattern for arranging sentences. • Not necessary to begin with one area and then proceed to another area. • The description needs to be organized so the reader catches a vividly image. • You become an artist with words. • The arrangement of the details in your description depends on your subject and purpose. • The description could focus on something that dominates the scene. Description of a Place

4. Details are organized spatially to give the reader a clear picture of the scene. • Spatial expressions are adverbs of place • Most are prepositional phrases ( preposition + noun phrase) Coherence

5. On the second floor • Straight ahead • Under the windows • On your left • Over the table • On the right hand side • Against the wall • Above the bookcase • Next to the toilet • In the corner • Along the back of the house • Underneath the desk • Opposite the bed • From these heights Some expressions are

6. Exercise 1: Describe this room

7. You need to describe and animate the subject • You can describe the person’s style in many ways • Clothing • Walking style • Color and style of hair • Facial appearance • Body shape • Expression Description of a Person

8. Always logically arrange so you can envision • Remember you are an artist • Everyone needs to vivid your writing Description of a Person

9. An adjective clause modifies a noun and like and adverbial clause, cannot stand alone as a sentence. • An adjective clause can be placed only after the noun it modifies; it can never be at the beginning of a sentences • Example • It’s a small mouth that looks delicate and feminine. • As you walk into the room, you are stop short by my bed, which fills half the room. Clauses

10. Exercise 2. Describe people