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Definition: "Descriptive writing is [impressionistic] writing about what something is like in order to help the reader form impressions. The writer will be aiming to interest and potentially influence the reader. It could take a number of forms, some examples in include: a travelogue, a diary or an article/ report." - WJEC
Definition: "Descriptive writing is [impressionistic] writing about what something is like in order to help the reader form impressions. The writer will be aiming to interest and potentially influence the reader. It could take a number of forms, some examples in include: a travelogue, a diary or an article/ report." - WJEC
Command word: Describe
Command word: Describe
Example: Write a brief article about a difficult journey you have made. [35]
Example: Write a brief article about a difficult journey you have made. [35]
Physical signals
Physical signals
Lips pressing tight
Lips pressing tight
Shoulders dropping or slumping
Shoulders dropping or slumping
A hunched posture
A hunched posture
Collapsing onto a chair
Collapsing onto a chair
A bitter smile
A bitter smile
A heavy sigh
A heavy sigh
Swallowing hard
Swallowing hard
Frowning
Frowning
A stony expression restless fiddling
A stony expression restless fiddling
Breaking eye contact
Breaking eye contact
Pressing hands to one’s temples
Pressing hands to one’s temples
Restless fiddling
Restless fiddling
Biting or chewing at the lip
Biting or chewing at the lip
Pressing a hand to the abdomen
Pressing a hand to the abdomen
An upturned face
An upturned face
Smiling
Smiling
Humming, whistling, singing
Humming, whistling, singing
A relaxed appearance
A relaxed appearance
Laugh lines
Laugh lines
Eyes that dance, sparkle, or shine
Eyes that dance, sparkle, or shine
A bubbly or light voice
A bubbly or light voice
Rapid speaking
Rapid speaking
Fluid movements
Fluid movements
Enthusiastic waving
Enthusiastic waving
Offering compliments
Offering compliments
Stepping slightly, skipping
Stepping slightly, skipping
Spontaneity
Spontaneity
Laughing frequently
Laughing frequently
Internal sensations
Internal sensations
A heart that feels like it’s shrinking
A heart that feels like it’s shrinking
A clenching stomach
A clenching stomach
Sudden onset of nausea
Sudden onset of nausea
A tightening chest
A tightening chest
A heaviness in the body
A heaviness in the body
Negative thinking
Negative thinking
Withdrawal from others
Withdrawal from others
Internal sensations
Internal sensations
A feeling of breathlessness
A feeling of breathlessness
Tingling hands
Tingling hands
Lightness in the limbs
Lightness in the limbs
A feeling of weightlessness
A feeling of weightlessness
Mental responses
Mental responses
A feeling of dread or hopelessness
A feeling of dread or hopelessness
Wanting to be alone
Wanting to be alone
Feeling worthless
Feeling worthless
Negativity
Negativity
Defeatist thoughts about oneself
Defeatist thoughts about oneself
Positive thinking
Positive thinking
Desire to spread joy and make others feel good
Desire to spread joy and make others feel good
Noticing the small things (smelling the roses)
Noticing the small things (smelling the roses)
A bright outlook
A bright outlook
Fearlessness
Fearlessness
Example Questions
Example Questions
Write an article for the school newspaper in which you describe a football match.
Write an article for the school newspaper in which you describe a football match.
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Write an extract for your own autobiography describing a overwhelming moment in your life.
Write an extract for your own autobiography describing a overwhelming moment in your life.
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Think about a place that is special or memorable. Write a description of the place and what makes it memorable.
Think about a place that is special or memorable. Write a description of the place and what makes it memorable.
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Write a brief article about a difficult decision you have made.
Write a brief article about a difficult decision you have made.
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Write a brief travelogue describing the most bizarre holiday you've been on.
Write a brief travelogue describing the most bizarre holiday you've been on.
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Describe an occasion when technology made a positive difference to your life.
Describe an occasion when technology made a positive difference to your life.
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