Description

• To communicate what someone or something is like

• The words you choose are important
• A variety of adjectives can be used
• Use the 5 senses
What can be described?
 Describing a Person
• Appearance – hair, eyes, skin, body

• Personality – introvert, outgoing, jovial, serious, nervous,

interesting, nerd, flexible, fluent, orator, versatile, etc.

• Likes and dislikes – fitness enthusiast, foodie, bookworm,

luddite
 Show…don’t tell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RthqSOcR0
 Show…don’t tell
• A kind boy –

• A lazy lion –

• An energetic girl –
 Show…don’t tell
• A kind boy –
The kind boy takes care of stray animals and feeds them every day.

• A lazy lion –

• An energetic girl –
 Show…don’t tell
• A kind boy –
The kind boy takes care of stray animals and feeds them every day.

• A lazy lion –
The lazy lion wanted to sleep in the sun all day, he felt thirsty but wished
someone would get him water from the river.

• An energetic girl –
After cleaning her house, she put on some music. She danced and jumped
about till it was messy once again.
Describing a Person
Does this tell you much?
• Tracy has straight hair and a long nose

Show, not tell (visualize)

• Tracy has straight brown hair that fall over her big eyes. Her nose is long and
crooked like her father.

Add some context

• Tracy’s straight brown hair fell over her round eyes as tears started to trickle
down her cheeks. Her nose that was too long for her bony face began to twitch.
 Describing a Person – An Example
• My brother’s name is Rishab. He is a handsome 30 year old man who
has short black hair. His black hair is thick and lustrous that goes with
his suave appearance. He has a long almond shaped face with large
round eyes that are warm and expressive. The deep black colour of his
eyes gives Rishab an air of intensity and adds charm to his overall
look. His tanned complexion exudes a healthy radiance making him
stand out in a crowd. His most distinctive facial features are his
dimpled cheeks, although they are mostly hidden under an unkempt
beard.
Rishab stands at a moderately tall height of around 5 feet 9 inches
which gives him a commanding presence. He possesses a lean, well-
toned physique which reveals his enthusiasm for fitness and sports.
References and Credits
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeQN-bx_ToQ
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RthqSOcR0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHhi_oOe8fM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeQN-bx_ToQ