Assignment 3.1: Descriptive Writing
2. Descriptive Writing
The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses. This is called imagery.
Descriptive writing also incorporates figurative language. Figurative language includes similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, to name just a few examples. Make sure you review these terms so you can demonstrate your understanding in your response. Descriptive language also creates a sense of place by developing the mood and atmosphere.
Watch the videos on descriptive writing and mood to review these concepts.