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Compare and Contrast Essay – Final
Jennifer Hopes
English 121
Mr. Walters
March 7, 2014
Introduction While Narration follows a logical order, typically chronological. Descriptive writing is different from narrative writing because it uses vivid language. Narrative essay are clearly, less effective than descriptive essays, they narrow down every item and make conclusions for the reader. Descriptive essays are a major component of academic success; an effective writer does not allow the reader to make conclusive ideas about their work. Descriptive essays are the most effective writing styles. They not only give the reader a broader perception of the message, but also help in broadening the mind of the reader. Not that academics do not use narrative writing; some just prefer the descriptive writings to the narrative. In some cases, narrative writing is imperative to the academic world where descriptive cannot be used, in other cases; descriptive has to be the only choice. A narrative essay is about storytelling. A narrative story must capture and hold the audience’s attention; it must give a clear understanding of the story. A descriptive essay lets you describe, in detail, what the essay is all about. It can use words that appeal to your sense of smell, hearing, see, touch, and taste. For example, as I was walking in the park the smell of roses wafted through the air as a small breeze fell across my face, causing my scarf to blow off my shoulders. Compared to a narrative essay, as I walking through the park a small breeze blew and my scarf blew causing my scarf to blow off my shoulders. A descriptive essay lets you use words that describe a person, place, or object. When comparing the author’s narrative essay “Are the Rich Happy?” by Stephen Leacock and the author’s descriptive essay “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou it is clear that there are many similarities and differences between the two styles of writings. Not all connections are obvious or
Jennifer Hopes
English 121
Mr. Walters
March 7, 2014
Introduction While Narration follows a logical order, typically chronological. Descriptive writing is different from narrative writing because it uses vivid language. Narrative essay are clearly, less effective than descriptive essays, they narrow down every item and make conclusions for the reader. Descriptive essays are a major component of academic success; an effective writer does not allow the reader to make conclusive ideas about their work. Descriptive essays are the most effective writing styles. They not only give the reader a broader perception of the message, but also help in broadening the mind of the reader. Not that academics do not use narrative writing; some just prefer the descriptive writings to the narrative. In some cases, narrative writing is imperative to the academic world where descriptive cannot be used, in other cases; descriptive has to be the only choice. A narrative essay is about storytelling. A narrative story must capture and hold the audience’s attention; it must give a clear understanding of the story. A descriptive essay lets you describe, in detail, what the essay is all about. It can use words that appeal to your sense of smell, hearing, see, touch, and taste. For example, as I was walking in the park the smell of roses wafted through the air as a small breeze fell across my face, causing my scarf to blow off my shoulders. Compared to a narrative essay, as I walking through the park a small breeze blew and my scarf blew causing my scarf to blow off my shoulders. A descriptive essay lets you use words that describe a person, place, or object. When comparing the author’s narrative essay “Are the Rich Happy?” by Stephen Leacock and the author’s descriptive essay “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou it is clear that there are many similarities and differences between the two styles of writings. Not all connections are obvious or
References: Angelou, M. (n.d.). Sister flowers. Leacock, S. (1916). Are the rich happy? In R. Nordquist (Ed.), About.com Guide to Grammar & Composition. Chesla, E. L., & Research and Education Association. (2008). Interpreting literature & the arts. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Association.