COMPOSITION II

What is a descriptive essay?

• A type of essay in which the writer describes a person, place, object or event in detail

• A type of essay in which the writer use arguments to make a point.

• A type of essay in which the writer doesn’t describe a perso, place, object or event in detail.

• A type of essay in which the writer persuade the audience.

What does the descriptive essay use to engage the audience mind?

• Sensory details to create vivid and engaging pictures. 

• Arguments to persuade.

•  Evidence to make a point.

•  Pictures to avoid the reader’s interest.

What is the primary focus of a descriptive essay? 

• Presenting a series of factual information and logical arguments to educate the reader on a topic in an unbiased manner. 

• Creating a sensory experience for the reader by using vivid and illustrative language to bring the subject to life.

• Summarizing a broad range of data and research to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter. 

• Explaining step-by-step procedures to help the reader replicate or understand a specific process. 

What is the main purpose of a descriptive essay? 

• To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint by presenting strong evidence and reasoning in favor of the writer’s opinion. 

• To evoke emotions and create mental images, making the reader feel as though they are experiencing the subject firsthand.

• To compare and contrast two or more ideas, showcasing their similarities and differences in detail. 

• To provide a thorough analysis of the subject by breaking it into smaller components and explaining each in depth.

What are the structure of a descriptive essay?

• Introduction, Body paragraphs and Conclusion

• Summary of key points, Thesis statement and Transitions

• Concrete examples, Figurative language and Reader emotion

• Conclusion, Central theme and Structured organization

What should be included in the body paragraphs of a descriptive essay?

• Topic sentence, sensory details, concrete details, figurative language and transitions

• Only a general description of the topic without specific details

• Sentences with no connection between them and no main idea

• Random information with no relevance to the topic.

What does purpose refer to?

• Refers to the reason an audience decides to write a particular piece.

• Refers to the reason an author decides to write a particular piece.

• Refers to the reason on how the audience explain the topic.

• Refers to the reason on how the author doesn’t present his ideas

What are the common purposes in writing?

• To entertain, to figure out, to inform, to persuade, to carry out.

• To entertain, to break down, to look up, to carry out

• To entertain, to inform, to persuade, to explain, to describe

• To entertain, to read, to explain, to criticize, to manipulate

What does “audience” refer to in writing?

• The main purpose of the text.

• The group of people the text is addressing.

• The tone and style of the text.

• The writer’s background

Why is understanding your audience important in writing?

• It helps to create a colorful design for the text.

• It ensures the ideas, tone, and details are suitable

• It avoids using too many world

• It helps select the right font size