07 Jan One key component

Unit 2 discussion

Object Description

One key component of descriptive writing is showing the reader something rather than telling the reader. For example, I could tell you that I was cold. Or, I could show you: I shivered, rubbing my hands together. Tiny flakes of snow fell from the sky, landing on my already red, wet nose. When you describe something, the key is to remember to use as many of the five senses as possible.

For this post, you will be describing a household object for the class. The object should be something that you use everyday either in the kitchen or living room. In one paragraph, show the class what that object is using the five senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste). Please do not state specifically what the object is in your paragraph. The point of this exercise is for the class to be able to figure out the object through your description.

In your two response posts, first state what object you think the person is describing. How effective was the writer in describing the object? What additional details would you like to see added to the description?