Question

1.Search and take notes of descriptive writing techniques such as dominant impression, word choice, point of view, and order.

Answer 1

1. Dominant Impression – refers to the overall effect of the piece of writing. From the many details available, the writer selects those which will help to create a mood, atmosphere, reaction; or to emphasize a feature or quality. A successful impressionistic description focuses on a single dominant impression.
2. Imagery – refers to appealing to the readers’ senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) to actively involve them in the experience. The writer should strive to use lively language which engages the reader intellectually, emotionally, and where appropriate physically.
3. Point of view – refers to a chosen slant appropriate to the purpose. Objective positions use description which is purely factual, uncolored by any feelings of the writer whereas impressionistic or subjective description tinges the factual with the writer’s personal impressions.
4. Word choice – The amount, type, and word choice of details should be relevant to one’s purpose and audience.
5. Order – refers to the placement and arrangement of information. The writer has more freedom in structure than in other types of exposition, but there must still be some logical orderliness for the sake of readability and effect.