Definition

Purpose

The purpose of a descriptive essay is to describe a person, place, or thing in such

vivid detail that the reader can easily form a precise mental picture of what is being
written about

Organization

- The introduction should make the reader interested in what you are
describing. It should include a thesis statement that tells why the person,
place, or thing is your focus.
- Write one or more body paragraphs that contain the details of your
description.
- Finish with a conclusion that gives your final thoughts or opinion about
what you are describing.

Descriptive language

A good descriptive essay gives a clear mental picture of the subject of the essay.
The reader should be able to imagine that he or she is with the person described, at
the place described, etc. Include strong imagery (language that helps create these
mental pictures) in your body paragraphs.