Descriptive Text
Descriptive text is a type of writing that focuses on painting a vivid
picture of a person, place, or thing. This kind of text aims to create a
strong impression in the reader's mind by using sensory details and
evocative language.
by Stevenika Aurellia
Generic Structure
Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion
The introduction generally starts The body paragraphs provide The conclusion summarizes the
with a hook, a sentence or two that detailed descriptions of the subject main points of the descriptive text
grabs the reader's attention and using sensory details and figurative and leaves the reader with a lasting
introduces the topic. language. Each paragraph focuses impression.
on a specific aspect of the subject.
Organizing a Descriptive
Paragraph
Topic Sentence
The topic sentence introduces your subject and sets the overall
tone of your paragraph.
Supporting Sentences
These sentences provide specific details about your subject,
appealing to the senses.
Concluding Sentence
This sentence offers a final thought or impression about your
subject, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.
Purpose
1 Engage the Reader 2 Inform and Educate
Descriptive writing aims to Descriptive text can provide
create a strong connection insightful information about
between the reader and the a subject by using vivid
subject by evoking emotions details and examples to
and creating a sense of explain its characteristics.
presence.
3 Entertain and Inspire 4 Create Imagery
Descriptive writing can Descriptive text uses
entertain readers by descriptive language and
transporting them to sensory details to create a
another place or time clear and memorable
through its engaging and picture in the reader's mind.
immersive language.
Language Features
Simple Present Tense Adjectives and Adverbs Present Passive Voice
The simple present tense is often Adjectives describe nouns and adverbs The present passive voice can be used to
used to describe what is happening modify verbs, adjectives, or other emphasize the action or to make the sentence
now, or what typically happens. adverbs, providing vivid details and more concise.
Formula adding depth to the description.
( S + V1 + O +ADV ) Example 1. ACTIVE : S + V1 + O + ADV
1. S (I/YOU/THEY/WE) + V1 + O + Example : the teacher explain the lesson
1. Adjective : smart, handsome, beautiful,
ADV
pretty, amazed, amazing, scaring, 2. PASSIVE : O + IS/AM/ARE + V3 + BY + S + ADV
2. S (SHE/HE/IT) + V1 + S/ES + O + Example : the lesson is explained by the
2. Adverb : now, early, today, there, home,
ADV teacher
down, here
Types of Descriptive Text
Describing a person
To describe a person's appearance, personality, and actions..
Describing a place
To create a vivid image of a location, including its physical and
sensory details.
Describing an object/ thing
To provide a detailed description of an item, including its
appearance, function, and significance.
Describing an event
To capture the essence of an event, including the setting,
participants, and activities.
Example
Identification:
I have a fantastic idol called Jeon Jungkook. He is the member of BTS, a boy group that now
is the biggest boyband in the world. Jungkook was born in 1997 in Busan, South Korea.
Jungkook has curly hair that is left loose in a half ponytail.
Description:
He has a small face that is amazingly able to fit the parts of his beautiful face. His eyebrows
are thick and swooping, which sometimes hide under his bangs. He has big eyes with lids
that change every moment. The pupils are black as tapioca pearls, hypnotizing anyone to
enter Jeon Jungkook’s galaxy. He has a big sharp nose with a round tip just like a
kindergarten slide.
His thin baby lips were parted like cherry blossom petals. All of that is captured in his little
face with a sharp jawline that can slash anything. His long legs make his body look
proportional. He is also buff just like a buzz lightyear.
Jeon Jungkook is the main vocalist in BTS. He sounds so angelic even the autotune is afraid
to meet him. Jungkook really loves to sing, he sings in different genres, including ballad,
pop, and etc. Not only can sing, he also takes credits in BTS and his own songs, such as Still
with You, Love is Not Over, Decalcomania (unreleased), etc.
As a K-Pop idol, he is also known as the Ace of his agencies, because he is all rounder. He
can sing and rap. He also can dance and he is one of the best dancers with detailed moves
in his group. He learnt to dance with emotion in America. Not only the fact that he can sing,
rap and dance he also took drawing as his hobby, he even draws like a professional.
Jungkook is a human being who can make anyone smile just by looking at him. All the
tiredness, sadness, and depression seems to be reduced little by little just by looking at his
actions, as if he can erase all the impurities that exist in this world. Overall, Jungkook makes
me even more grateful that God has created a creature as beautiful as him.
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Thank you
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