DESCRIPTIVE+AND+NARRATIVE+WRITING

When describing, you should:
 * DESCRIPTIVE WRITING**: should give a description of what something or someone is like.
 * Remember that your **thoughts and feelings** are important in this sort of writing, eg how does this place make you feel and why?
 * Try and think about using the sorts of devices you have seen in poetry and literature, eg [|metaphor], [|simile], imagery etc.



The purpose of a Descriptive piece is to enable your readers to experience (and not just ‘read’) what you are talking about. Your reader must be able to visualize as well as get involved in your descriptions.

Ideas – focus on ONE central idea, theme, argument, or story line. Word Choice – Use Strong verbs and precise nouns Avoid redundancy (unnecessary repetition) Find new ways to talk about regular things Use detail to add interest or to expand or support main points. Example One: Greg walked down the street. He was coming to pick up his girlfriend, Pam, who was sitting on her front steps.
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 * EFFECTIVE DESCRRIPTIVE WRITING**

Example 2: Greg, a brown-haired and brown-eyed man, about five foot eight and chubby, walked slowly down the street. He was coming to pick up Pam, his blonde-haired, good-looking girlfriend who was sitting calmly on the cement steps in front of her red brick home.

Example 3: Greg strolled down the street, the wind ruffling his shaggy brown hair. A smile lifted his cheeks when he spotted Pam waiting for him on her front steps. She flicked her long blonde hair over her shoulder and Greg sucked in his gut as he walked, once more amazed that such a beautiful woman wanted to be with him.

WHICH ONE IS THE BEST? WHY?