Descriptive Writing (Points to Remember)

It means to describe a person, place and an event factually. It needs to draw a complete mental
picture of the person, place or event being described.

▪ It should be descriptive and detailed.

▪  It must not include opinions or speculations.
A) Description of a person
Tips

▪  Physical appearance
▪  Habits
▪  Profession
▪  Good qualities
▪  Special traits
▪  Use active/passive voice
▪  Simple present is to be used
▪  Give concrete examples and anecdotes.
B) Description of a place
Tips
▪  Mention the location, dimension and facility in case of school, home or library.
▪  Description of a city- geographical location, the people, their dress, food habits, social and
cultural customs, occupations etc.
▪  Followed by remarkable features like weather etc
▪  Use simple present and passive forms.

B) Description of an event
Tips

▪ Format to be adhered
▪ Usage of past tense.
▪ Use Passive voice to describe scientific, technical writing and lab reports.
▪ Also known as report writing.