2004-Essay Writing-7.ppt

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Modes of Writing: Description
Two kinds:
Objective one: only facts given, no place to imagination. For example, “He is 20 years old. He is a young man of medium height.”
Impressionistic one: impression given as well as facts given. For example, “His eye are very large and alive, with long black lashes, and they seem to be smiling at you all the time.”
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Comparison
Objective one:
To picture the aspects of the object as a thing in itself;
A report, to tell readers what you describe;
To begin with a brief general picture, then develop one part after another
Impressionistic one:
To relying on the mood or feelings the object calls up;
To convey or arouse readers’ emotion.
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But in actual writing, they are not all clearly defined.
Of people:
1. Introduction (who?)
2. Physical description
3. Clothing
4. Personality
5. Conclusion
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Description
Of places & objects:
See
Hear
Smell
Feel
Taste
To make clear: 1. The order; 2. Only what you see, or others; 3. Objective or impressionistic?
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Description
Action & Events
No underlined story (like in narration) to hold your essay together, so you have to a central idea instead;
3 parts: introduction; body; & conclusion.
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Description
Moment (excitement, happiness, fear, embarrassment)
As vivid as possible;
Like taking a photo;
Accurate, detailed picture;
The setting, the details, & the mood.
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Description of a Moment
Visiting a Supermarket
Visiting a supermarket is like taking a trip around the world. Over here is a mountain of oranges from sunny Florida. Over there are heads of lettuce from California. There are also sardines from Norway and Portugal. In the next aisle there is mustard from Germany, soy sauce from Hong Kong, and wine from Chile and Argentina.
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Description
Situation (how to do something)
Make your readers see, hear, feel, smell, & taste a