Modes Modes of of

WritingWriting

Modes Modes of of

WritingWriting

Four Modes of Writing

•Descriptive•Narrative•Expository•Persuasive

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Purpose:

Describe a single person, object or idea

Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive

Writing:Writing:

Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive

Writing:Writing:

1. Use the 5 senses5 senses to describe how something or someone:SoundsSmellsTastes

LooksFeels

2.Use ImageryDetails that allow the reader to see

in his or her mind the same thing you see in yours

3. Use Specific Descriptive Words

Instead of “good” use:SoothingAromaticScrumptiousSilkyAttractive

4. Use figurative language

Examples: SimilesMetaphors

SimileSimileSimileSimile

Makes a comparison using Makes a comparison using “like”“like” or or “as”“as”

Example:Example:

Johnny is Johnny is asas stubborn stubborn as as a mule.a mule.

MetaphorMetaphorMetaphorMetaphor

Makes a comparison of two unlikely things Makes a comparison of two unlikely things withoutwithout using “like” or “as” using “like” or “as”

Example:Example:

Don’t be such a Don’t be such a pigpig. Leave some for the rest . Leave some for the rest of us.of us.

Be careful!!! Be careful!!!

DESCRIBE--DESCRIBE--Do not tell a Do not tell a

story!!!story!!!

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