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    The document provides information about descriptive writing and how to engage the five senses in writing. It gives examples of using sensory details, precise synonyms, metaphors and similes to describe sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches. The last part notes how important details and sensory words are to hook the reader.

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    DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

    What for?
    To describe persons, things, and places in a specific
    along with their uniqueness

    It helps the reader see, hear, taste, smell, or feel


    something that the writer has experienced.s
    5 SENSES
    SOUND
    As I entered the house the floor
    boards creaked. From another room I
    heard the crash of glass shattering
    on the floor.
    SMELL
    As we pulled into the driveway, I
    could tell the hamburgers and hot
    dogs were on the grill.
    SIGHT
    The door to her house was battered.
    There were dents and dings and the
    red paint was peeling to reveal the
    blackness underneath.
    TASTE
    I jumped and bit my lip. The taste of
    rusty pennies filled my mouth,
    making me want to spit or gag..
    TOUCH
    The room was like an oven, causing
    beads of sweat to trickle down my
    back.
    SENSES IN
    THE TEXT
    It was morning. As Thomas opened his eyes, he was
    greeted by a delightful aroma of Italian herbs (SMELL). “I
    know this smell!” exclaimed Thomas as he jumped out
    of bed. Dashing into the kitchen, Thomas saw his mother
    taking out a crispy-looking, juices-dripping (SIGHT)
    roasted chicken from the oven. Thomas could not wait to
    sink his teeth into the succulent and savoury meat
    (TASTE). His mouth watered.
    SENSES IN
    THE TEXT
    The morning sun shone gently on my skin as I
    entered Pasir Ris Park. Although it was still early,
    there were already people jogging and cycling. A
    group of old folks was practising Tai-Chi and moving
    along with the slow music. There was a gentle
    breeze blowing at me as I strolled along the dusty
    tracks. Leaves rustled above me and a lone bird was
    chirping nearby. I took a deep breath. The smell of
    morning dew made me feel relaxed and at peace.
    SENSES IN
    THE TEXT
    The morning sun shone gently on my skin (TOUCH) as I
    entered Pasir Ris Park. Although it was still early, there
    were already people jogging and cycling (SIGHT). A group
    of old folks was practising Tai-Chi (SIGHT) and moving
    along with the slow music (SOUND). There was a gentle
    breeze blowing at me (TOUCH) as I strolled along the
    dusty tracks (TOUCH). Leaves rustled (SOUND) above me
    and a lone bird was chirping (SOUND) nearby. I took a
    deep breath. The smell of morning dew (SMELL) made
    me feel relaxed and at peace.
    How to??
    • Engage senses by using details.

    The bakery smelled good.

    As soon as I walked into the bakery, I was


    greeted by the warm, intoxicating air of
    freshly baked cookies.
    How to??
    • Use precise synonym

    She wore a red dress.

    She wore a scarlet-colored dress.


    How to??
    • Use metaphors, similes,
    personification, or other figures of
    speech
    I was excited.

    I felt like a young boy on Christmas


    morning getting ready to open all his
    presents.
    Note
    The first time I went to St.
    Augustine, Florida, I knew that this
    was just the kind of vacation I
    hook
    would always love.

    As I sat on the beach, I felt the Important details,


    gentle breeze coming from the sensory words
    water. The warm sun was
    illuminating the water making it
    sparkle. Music radiated from car
    stereos while the smells of grilling
    Thank you for being there
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