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Modes of Writing. Four Modes of Writing. Descriptive Narrative Expository Persuasive. Descriptive Writing. Purpose: Describe a single person, object or idea. Characteristics of Descriptive Writing:. Sounds Smells Tastes. Looks Feels.
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Four Modes of Writing • Descriptive • Narrative • Expository • Persuasive
Sounds Smells Tastes Looks Feels Use the 5 senses to describe how something or someone:
2. Use Imagery Details that allow the reader to see in his or her mind the same thing you see in yours
3. Use Specific Descriptive Words • Instead of “good” use: • Soothing • Aromatic • Scrumptious • Silky • Attractive
4. Use figurative language Examples: • Similes • Metaphors
Simile Makes a comparison using “like” or “as” Example: Johnny is as stubborn as a mule.
Metaphor Makes a comparison of two unlikely things without using “like” or “as” Example: Don’t be such a pig. Leave some for the rest of us.
