...Writing a Descriptive Essay Directions An essay has the same elements as a well-written paragraph. A paragraph has a topic sentence; an essay has a thesis statement. A paragraph is developed with supporting statements; an essay has three paragraphs based on the thesis statement's supporting ideas. A paragraph has a concluding sentence; an essay has a concluding paragraph. An introduction does two things: it gets your reader's attention, and it presents the thesis statement. The thesis statement identifies the topic of the essay. Look at the introductions below Example #1 If we were to place the body of every teenager who died in an alcohol-related accident in the last five years endto-end, the line would circle the globe three times. Every year, hundreds of teenagers lose their lives because of drunk drivers. Driving drunk is a growing problem in our society, and the consequences are great. Example #2 Hundreds of teenagers lose their lives because of drunk drivers. It is a problem that affects students in every school in America. Driving drunk is a growing problem in our society because more and more teens are drinking and then driving without considering the serious consequences that could result from their actions. These consequences include financial burdens, sorrow caused to those losing loved ones, and the senseless reduction of our greatest natural resource: our young people. Which introduction catches your interest and pulls you into the text? Hopefully...
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...Name: Tutor: Course: Date: Rhetorical analysis writing Pleasant point of view Immediately I arrived at the appointment spot I stood gazing at the view she would approach. Everything was live and encouraging including the caressing breeze from the palm trees near the small artificial beach. Behind the narrow tunnel, two pretty twin girls played their trumpets in such lulling rhythms that stole away the boredom of the park. They seemed to draw the attention of the music lovers as they easily shifted from tune to tune. The parrot picked the words and helped to amplify the popular classical compositions that everybody associated with in Indiana. Even the gardener in the flower bed extension realized the vivacity in the park, unlike her early morning hour. The rose, lily, and hibiscus flowers intermarried like formally wed couples that cited the parents for the good parenthood they had attained. She adjusted her helmet and radiantly gazed at the tunnel point a time when an oak tree danced shaking off its bright red, blue and orange canopy of leaves. The leaves fell from above like the rare rain in the semi-desert covering everything that the tree’s shade touched. It sent a spring of motion among the other hidden creatures including the white and black -spotted wild cats who whimpered and rolled over the blanket that had formed in their place. The horse neighed in a rather merry mood as the queue of children anxiously anticipated to take a ride that quantified the time spent...
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...Which Essay is Better: A Narrative or A Descriptive? Ever read a story and say to yourself, “What’s happening?” Whenever I read a descriptive essay, that’s what I would say. In this essay I would be comparing and contrasting two types of essays, a narrative and descriptive. I have chosen “Are the rich happy?” by Stephen Leacock 1916 and “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou, n.d. By writing my essay, I want to give my views on each and decide which I would rather write. Narrative Essay A narrative essay reflects a personal opinion that is based on your own experiences. This helps you bring a reader into your very own mind and shows him/her the topic you’re writing about through your eyes. Telling a story or event the way it happened for you. It also could provide a sort of lesson or moral to be learned from the outcome of the story as well as what the writer did that contributed to it or not. It’s more on a personal level that any one reading could say that happened to them or that they learned from the story by not doing whatever it was that the writer did. In Stephen Leacock’s “Are the Rich Happy?” the author writes about his experiences with his friends, with of modest income. Most of it, all in his opinion, points out the problems or troubles those with an existential amount of funds in their bank accounts. He goes on to give some examples that he encountered several of his friends going through. “A friend of mine who has ten thousand dollars a year told me the other...
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...Essay 1: Descriptive Essay of a Beautiful Friend of Mine Helen Keller once said that “the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart”. How is that even possible when you know someone that has been with you since the day you have met them, the person that considers you a friend but you consider them as something more than just friend sometimes, just sometimes. Having mixed feelings about someone that you know makes you sit and stare at them when you are together as if you are a creep or something. Well, just imagine yourself staring at the most beautiful girl you or the world has ever seen. Christina is a beautiful girl not only through her appearance, but also through her patience and kindness. Christina’s hair is light brown color and it kind of reminds me of the color of a sunbeam that passes through my bedroom window in the morning. As I look at her hair I notice how it attracts to the light and it glistens as the light wind moves it. Her hair is so long that it reaches the middle of her lower back and all you want to do is bury yourself beneath it so that you can hide from everything so that you can become part of her world. Her face is so bright and flawless that it attracts everyone’s attention. Her cheekbones and nose are structured so perfectly that you can easily see her gentleness and softness. Her face is so proportioned and lit up that you would think she is part of royalty. Her body is so little...
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...Alshae January 6, 2012 Descriptive Essay I slowly awoke to the hot sun beating down on me. As I started to get up gradually I realized I was on a beach and the only sense I had was my sight. I saw the beautiful calm water splashing up against the rocks, pink sand, trees blowing in the wind, and birds flying around. I took a walk around the beach to see if there was anybody else here on the beach with me, but to my surprise I was the only one there. I found the closest boulder and decided to take a seat. I started to wonder how I got there and why I am the only one on the beach during a beautiful day like this. I began looking at the scenery thinking to myself how beautiful the water is and how clear the sky was. I saw birds flying around wondering what types of noises they were making. The longer I sat there the longer I also wondered what happened to my hearing and why I couldn’t feel anything. I got up and started heading back to my belongings which had been placed underneath a tree in the shade. Halfway to the tree I realized I felt the soft pink sand going in between my toes. I suddenly became excited and ran toward the water to see if I was really able to feel things again. Once I got to the water I walked in anxiously. The water was warm! I was thrilled! I didn’t know what to do so I jumped in and went for a swim. I swam for what had felt like hours I was so relieved that I was able to feel again when I decided to come out of the water I was all wrinkled up...
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...Aguilar, Alexander ENC 1101 Descriptive Essay They say you can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. Fortunately, most of my friends have become close as family. I have been blessed to surround myself with people who have helped me become the person I am today. My best friend Jubron Mohammad, also known as “Jay”, is the perfect example of how one friendship leads to a never-ending brotherhood filled with loyalty, honesty, and love. Raised in Miami, Florida, Jubron was born into a Muslim family of three from Pakistan. Coming from a Muslim background, Jay was faced with several forms of discrimination due to his race, religion, beliefs, and image. For instance, men are required to wear a “thobe” which is a loose, long-sleeved ankle-length dress (normally worn in Saudi Arabia), covering the body from the naval to the knees. Along with the thobe, they are required to wear a Hijab which is simply a veil that conceals the head. In spite of his background, Jay adapted to the lifestyle, culture, and language of the United States allowing him to quickly interact and form friendships. Jubron is five eleven, weighing at about one hundred sixty pounds. Playing basketball all his life, he maintains a healthy figure, allowing him to remain fit. With his trimmed-shaped black beard, Jay always manages to keep a clean cut for all occasions, despite his rapid hair growth. He has a round, curved, short nose with broad shoulders and muscular arms. Due to our similar taste...
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...Descriptive Essay: Describe a Place During a Holiday Celebration Holiday celebrations are often a very fun and festive time in many cultures. One such holiday is the Christmas time of year. Many families have a fun day filled with love, gift sharing, eating, and fun times and laughs. In my family the entire family gathers at my grandparent’s home. Imagine several rooms filled with family of all age ranges. My grandfather is the eldest of 85 years old, and I have a second cousin who is only 3 months old. Not only are the human family members present, everyone brings along their fury friends who are an extension of family. Upon arriving at my grandparent’s home I am amazed at the time they have spent ensuring the décor is spectacular. On Christmas day they keep the decorative lights on all day, so when we drive up to the house all we see is pretty, bright Christmas lights in the windows and the bushes in front of the house. Beaming through the front bay window we are able to see the tall, beautifully snow-flocked Christmas tree. There are also lit up Christmas figurines that line the horse-shoe driveway. This past year my grandparents added a twist to the décor by having a door wreath that was lit up and playing Christmas music and fake snowflakes on the front lawn. They wanted to ensure we got a wintery holiday experience, and they accomplished just that with ease. Once we get past the outside décor and make our way inside, the beautiful decorations do not stop....
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...Desirae Talley Foundation of Writing January 25, 2013 Descriptive Essay As a little girl, I was ecstatic about growing up. I always imagine having a nice sized house and having my own car. I always imagine living the American dream. I had a wonderful family which included my husband, a little girl named Carmen and a little boy named Cameron, and a fluffy dog, named Spot. Together we would live happily in a nice neighborhood. When someone walks in they would be greeted by my massive two tier chandelier in the corridor. It would be filled with painting from world known artist. To the left there would be the den that would have decorated in chocolate and cream. There would be a chocolate leather couch, a chocolate leather chair and ataman. On the couch there will be cream throw pillows and a cream and tan blanket draped over the back of the couch. On the right of the corridor, there will be the kitchen. The kitchen would be the most vibrant room in the house. The walls in the kitchen would be a pale pink with rose lining. The appliances would be stainless steel and black in color. The tablecloth and curtains would change every week, but on this specific day, they were a marigold with pink and purple trimming. Straight ahead is the hallway that would lead to upstairs. Walking up the grand staircase that had 32 plush carpeted stairs you will see the banister that will be hand crafted by my brother who wants to be an architect. On the left of the staircase it will be my...
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...Mary Ann Bellinger Eng 121 Instructor McKoy -Taylor Descriptive essay My First Cruise I remember like it was yesterday the year I decided to take my first vacation without the kids. My fiancé and I went on a week long cruise to Mexico. Neither one of us had ever been on a cruise so it was a new experience for the both of us. We needed to be in New Orleans for departure so we drove the six hours from Jonesboro, Arkansas to New Orleans, Louisiana. My fiancé and I used this time to talk, make plans for the future and fantasize about our week away from the kids and work. We left before the sun was fully up when the sky is blue with fluffy white clouds and not a sign of rain anywhere not to mention Hurricane Irene. We enjoyed the night on bourbon street eating famous Louisiana gumbo and poor boy sandwiches, drinking wine and sight seeing. We rode the trolley through the famous garden district. We walked the pier where we to board our cruise ship. There was so many cruise ships docked there some were coming in others were waiting to depart. The boarding of cruise ships takes as long as boarding an airplane. First you have to check in then go to your boarding area. Then you have to go through customs and check your luggage that is not seen again until you arrive at your cabin where it will be waiting for you. From there everyone is to meet at the emergency exits to hear the proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency. After the brief introduction...
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...Yakira Spurlock February 12, 2015 Freshmen Composition Descriptive Essay There has never been a place that I have been that makes me feel as loved as I do when I’m home. Childhood memories always play in my head whenever I’m at home. Growing up as child in my home with my lovely mother and sisters also play a big role on what homes really means to me. My house is a place that holds rich significance to me. Living in Donaldsonville La, was not always the safest area to live in. I can remember being 5yrs old and my mother would make me and my sisters play inside because of violence in my city. We would run around my house playing hide and go seek as if there were many places to hide. We would hide underneath our beds, inside our closets, and in our storage room. Running around the house also caused me to have some accidents. Some of my deepest scars come from playing games with my sisters around the house. Even the scars I had were special because I knew that I was at home and I would be alright. The moments we shared as sisters in the house were special because it created this bond between the three of us that we still share today. My great Grandmother came to live with us when I turned 12 so we can take good care of her. She had her very own room and my sisters and I would always go in there so she can tell us stories about her childhood. Unfortunately, not all times I had in my house were so great. When I was about 14 granny started to get sick and she eventually died...
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...Narrative/Descriptive Essay D Romero Grand Canyon University: TCH 518 October 2, 2013 Every teacher can learn new ideas and strategies and improve upon their current practices with a little coaching. Here, I will express to the coach my problem focus, the sequence and purpose of the lessons and address possible problems that may arise during the observational phase. While I am confident in my teaching abilities within my content area; physical education and health, I am struggling to find appropriate instructional strategies for teaching a content out of my comfort zone, technology. It is determined during the initial meeting with the coach that my specific problem focus is how to create lessons in my technology classes that provide students opportunity to learn and master a variety of computer applications. In addition, to developing quality lessons, the need for smooth transitions from one computer application to the next will be addressed. Together, the coach and I agree that the best way to approach this challenge would be to develop lessons that provide student discovery “hands-on” learning. Discovery learning is used to aid students in understanding abstract concepts and improves achievement. The discovery learning approach creates a learning rich environment for all learners; providing each student an engaging opportunity to succeed. Utilizing this method will not only help students grasp and retain the computer applications more effectively, but will...
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...Descriptive Essay By Moon 11-10-2012 My Dog Named Beau Lying on my living room floor is a curled up fuzzy-ball dog named Beau. When I was a kid, my mother had a dog and he lived in a cage all his life. I had always wanted a dog as a child, and now I have found a perfect dog. He is adorable, smart, loving and his has an up lifting personality. He will never live in a cage. Beau was born in Venango, NE. He is from the Cairn Breed. His father was Sebastian, who was more handsome than King Charles, and his mom’s name was Amanda. Beau is very handsome. He has soft curly hair and a stocky body shape. He has white, light and French vanilla ice creme colored hair. He has beautiful glass brown marble eyes, a big round black clown nose, and cute little mouse-like triangular ears. He also has a cute round-shaped face. When he was 2 months old, he was so tiny and adorable, the size of a fava bean. I held him in my palm; his fur was silky and smooth, especially when he fell asleep on my lap. I often walked him outside of my apartment, and he had a curious approach to everything, smells, sounds or sights. As a puppy, he loved to play with my flip flop, even though the flip flop was bigger than he. He found a way to lift his face up so he could drag the sandal without tripping over it. When I spoke to him, his little triangle ears flipped upward and his head tilted to the side; he looked at me with a response like he knew what I was saying to him. As Beau...
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...Descriptive Essay September 27, 2014 English 1010 - 85 A Mini Vacation to Atlanta, Georgia Traveling is one of my family’s favorite things to do. The family has visited numerous places throughout the United States, however, none are as memorable as Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, there are many places to go and sights to see such as: Cola-cola factory, Cabbage Patch Kids Factory, Under Ground Mall, the Zoo, Atlanta Braves Stadium, Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, and the Atlanta Aquarium, are all in or near the city of Atlanta. The three that we visit on every trip to Atlanta are Six Flags, Stone Mountain, and the Atlanta Aquarium. Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme park containing anything from carnival foods to trilling rides. Six Flags provides many activities for all ages. It is not at all uncommon to see famous cartoon characters, such as Bugs Bunny, roaming around the park. Older children and adults who possess strong stomachs may enjoy riding the various roller coasters available. For example, The Batman, is my favorite. The Batman goes up and down steep hills and even loops upside down. My wife closes her eyes the whole time on this ride. Six Flags also has water rides available to keep people cool. My favorite is Thunder River and Hurricane Harbor. Last June, my family and I were lucky enough to get caught under the waterfall on Thunder River we were soaked which was good because we were hot. Six Flags also has games to play and many souvenir...
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...The Best Five minutes of my life Life is a journey! We live, we die! We say hello and we say goodbye… The journey may offer life-changing experiences, but it is ultimately the destination that motivates the traveller to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, making both equally important .My journey to rara lake in the wet monsoon weather will forever remain my best journey. I started the journey, all by myself from the Likhu of Dolpa. Walking alone on the streets didnt seem to bother me at all because every stranger I saw on the strange road semmed familiar. I kept pon moving, increasing my pace as I walked. Next thing I knew, I was inside a quiet and dense forest. It wasnt scary like in movies. Rather, the cool and mild air, the sweet fragnance of the wild flowers and herbs lingering with the pleasant chirping of the birds, made the environment enchanting and I was smiling for I had got the chance to live that moment. Feeling the beauty of the nature and imagining what the rara would be like, I kept on walking. I started remembering my friends' talk about about rara and how i had been excited to come here. Then suddenly I remembered their warnings about the wild boars found in the jungles. My friends had come here as a group but i was all by myself. I felt myself trembling but I kept on with the walk. As I moved ahead, I reached a vast place. You could get a beautiful scenerio of the rara from there. The view was majestic; the feeling indescribable. I even couldnt exclaim...
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...Lake in Windermere Have you ever visit a lake before? A lot of people think the lake is just for fishing but lake in Windermere is different. There are many water activities in lake Windermere. Here I will describe the lake, the water activities and the animals in the lake. First of all, the lake is very big and long. The color of the water is like sky blue and it is very clean. The lake is surrounded by hills and Small Island. If you in lake, you will see around the lake many types of trees, plants and colorful flowers. From the other side you will see old hotels and houses made of dark gray stones. Also, there are some ice cream and snacks shops. It is a really wonderful landscape. Second, there are many water activities in the lake. First, there is cruise for relaxing and watching the hills and island because the cruise moves slowly. Also, there is small speedboat for fun with friends. Finally, you will find canoeing, it is sport activity and you can join a group. Finally, there are animals that can be found in lake like geese, seagulls, ducks and dogs. The geese are big; their high almost 70 cm. these animals eat anything that people give them, even chips, also, you will see the dogs playing around the lake, they are friendly. There are another animals like cows and sheep but they are inside the island not around the lake. In conclusion, the lake in Windermere is very beautiful place to visit. In my opinion if you want a week of relaxing and breath fresh air I...
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