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Exploring the Art of Descriptive Writing: Senses in Focus

This unit delves into the craft of descriptive writing, emphasizing the vivid expression of sensory experiences. Learn the differences between objective and subjective descriptions: the former is literal and factual, while the latter evokes strong emotions and personal reflections. Engage in practical exercises by recounting fine art experiences and analyzing essays like "Death of a Moth." This guide will sharpen your skills in creating immersive descriptions that transport readers into your world, distinguishing description from narration.

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Exploring the Art of Descriptive Writing: Senses in Focus

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  1. Unit Two Description

  2. Definition: • Description is the expression, in vivid language of what the five senses experience • “A richly rendered description freezes a subject in time, evoking sights, smells, sounds, textures, and tastes in such as way that readers become one with the writer’s world.”

  3. Types of Description • OBJECTIVE description – straightforward and literal; without attitude or feeling; absence of emotional bias; often unemotional; factual • Reporters, scientists • SUBJECTIVE description – highly personal with attitude; provocative; intended to elicit a strong emotional response from the reader; often reflective • Essayists, novelists

  4. Descriptive Exercise • View the following fine art examples and write for 3 minutes describing any part or aspect of it. • Remember to write vividly of what your senses experience.

  5. Fine Art Sample 1

  6. Fine Art Sample 2

  7. Explore description: • Read the sample essay “Death of a Moth” pp. 159-161 to note examples of descriptive writing. • On your own: • Choose a favorite song or musical composition and write one developed paragraph of description.

  8. Review • What is the difference between subjective and objective description? • Which kind of description would a journalist most likely use? • In what way is description different from narration?

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