DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
A descriptive essay is an essay that vividly describes something – an
object or person, an event or place, an experience or emotion, or an idea.
The goal of this kind of essay is to provide readers with enough detailed
descriptions for them to be able to picture or imagine the chosen topic.
This type of essay, like the narrative essay, is more creative than most
academic writing.
The introduction to the descriptive essay should set the scene and
introduce the reader to the subject. Have a strong opening line that grabs
the reader's attention. Then, end the introduction with your thesis
statement, or the other way round.
OUTLINE:
Title: My friend Paco
INTRODUCTION
Topic Sentence: My friend has many likable qualities.
BODY
Supporting idea #1: He is kind-hearted.
A. (Example sentences of his kindheartedness.) He is very thoughtful
and friendly to everyone. He never puts people down and cares about
others before himself. (Anecdote).
Supporting idea #2: He is funny.
A. (Example sentences of how he is funny and how he helps me laugh
at myself) Because he is smart, he knows how to use humor to get
his point across without hurting anyone’s feelings. He is also
familiar with how to use humor to motivate people and how to get
people to agree with him. (Anecdote).
Supporting idea #3: He is trustworthy and honest. (Example sentences)
(The third detail is usually the most important and is saved for last because
it will be the one the reader reads last and remembers most.) The most
important thing I like about my friend is that I know that he would never
turn his back on me or my family. He won’t lie to me. I feel very lucky to
have someone like my friend because I can count on him in many ways. If
your car broke down far away from home in the middle of the night, my
friend is the kind of person who would get out of bed to pick you up.
