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Exploring the Power of Smells in Descriptive Writing

This piece highlights the importance of descriptive writing, focusing on the sense of smell. A group of English students hones their observation skills and vocabulary by writing about various scents. From the nostalgic aroma of citrus hand sanitizer reminiscent of springtime showers to the comforting smell of coffee and the enticing scent of freshly popped popcorn, each descriptor transports the reader. This exercise encourages emotional connections to smells, illustrating how senses can evoke powerful memories and feelings.

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Exploring the Power of Smells in Descriptive Writing

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  1. Descriptive Writing - SmellsThe purpose of descriptive writing is to create a picture for your reader; the five senses are used as a tool. This group of English students is sharpening their observation skills and exercising the use of adjectives in their vocabulary as they prepare to write a descriptive essay.Can you guess the smells they are describing?

  2. *It’s a flowery, alcoholic smell and it’s always a wonderful fresh scent that lingers even after you wash your hands. It always makes me smile, and here and there I tend to cry a little because it reminds me of my GG after her showers in the spring time. I don’t usually use it unless I really have to because the memories of GG sometimes make me sad.                                                          By: Samantha Grant

  3. *Lots of people like the smell of these. They can smell spicy, strong, fresh, sweet, sour, and  bitter. I do not like them; they make my nose stuffy and make me sneeze.    By: Nick Kitsios

  4. *The smell was good and made me want to drink a cup of it. The smell was delicious. It was strong and sweet.     By: Mariah Sheehan

  5. *It made my mouth water really badly. I wanted to eat it while I was blindfolded. The smell was good and the smell was also sweet and bitter.   By: Alex Vaillancourt

  6. Answers: • Citrus hand-sanitizer • Coffee • Candles • Coffee • Popcorn

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