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Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive
Writing:Writing:
Characteristics of Characteristics of Descriptive Descriptive
Writing:Writing:
2.Use ImageryDetails that allow the reader to see
in his or her mind the same thing you see in yours
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.