اللغة الإنجليزية — Writing: Writing a Descriptive Essay — Structure, techniques, and examples — 2 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

Writing a Descriptive Essay: Structure and Techniques

A descriptive essay creates a vivid picture using sensory details.

Structure

Introduction: Hook, general description, thesis.
Body: Sensory details: sight, sound, smell, touch, taste.
Conclusion: Summary, final impression.

Useful Vocabulary

Sight: beautiful, magnificent, colourful, bright, dark, vibrant.
Sound: loud, quiet, melodic, noisy, whispering.
Smell: fragrant, fresh, sweet, musty.
Touch: soft, rough, smooth, warm, cold.

Example Topic

“Describe your favourite place.” Use vivid sensory language.

Exercises

1. Describe a beach (100 words). 2. Use 10 sensory adjectives.

See also: Opinion Essay.