The new day 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. The author may accomplish this by using imaginative language‚ interesting comparisons‚ and images that appeal to the senses. Read this sample descriptive essay‚ and then read the notes below. The subject of the sample essay is fairly ordinary—a ride on a Ferris wheel. The author makes it interesting
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The buffet had been set and the tables were dressed for seating. My grandmother lovingly called us all in for a long winded prayer before feasting. My grandmother takes it upon herself to lead the prayer and wouldn’t you know she makes digs at James in the very
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Ddirk Mrs. K English 9 A October 24‚ 2012 Descriptive Essay The look of glee on people faces is the look that you might expect from a child on Christmas day. Why this look? They are on the most amazing place on earth truly it’s a gift from God Himself the “beach”. The beach is a quiet and peaceful place but at the same time it can be so noisy because the number of people that are on this beach is as if the new iphone 5 is being sold. You just have to allow yourself to become that carefree
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In this descriptive essay I would like to tell you about my favorite object. One of the most important objects to me is my baseball bat that I spend almost my entire summer using. It is a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. It is my favorite object because I’ve had it for one year and have used it a lot of times in games and practices. I have never hit any home runs or anything but have helped my team out with big hits when they were needed. This bat is an orange and yellowish color. This bat is
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Descriptive Essay My heart is racing as if it will beat right out of my chest. I hear them start to count‚ “5‚ 6‚ 7‚ 8…” I bounce forward and push off my base’s shoulders. I feel light and free as a bird. I wiggle around on my feet until I get my balance. Once I have my balance I stay tight and wait for the next count. I feel the tight grip on my ankles and the strong arms of my bases. They then count‚ “Cradle 1‚ 2…” I dip down and I’m tossed into the air as if I’m weightless. I slap into their
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Descriptive Narrative Essay I remember that warm day in May three years ago when my Dad and I went to an auction to buy myself a new car. We were surrounded by people as we stood in the middle of a muddy yard. I was holding a white card with a number on it‚ waiting for the Mustang I wanted to place a bid on. The auctioneer was a short old man with white wiry hair‚ two fingers missing on his left hand and the rough voice of a chain smoker. His name was named Mickey. Mickey began to auction
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English 101 Descriptive essay September 23‚ 2014 I have lived down by the water ever since I was a little girl. Going down to the jersey shore on a daily in the summer is a routine for me. Trying new things is always something exciting I like to do. This summer I tried something even more thrilling. I gave myself up to the ocean and the air in the sky for a day. An experience I will most definitely want to try again. This summer I took my first ride ever parasailing. The boat that took my boyfriend
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Christina Casali 10/6/09 Descriptive Essay Goodbye Humidity‚ Hello Fall Foliage Finally the day has arrived‚ September 22‚ 2009‚ the official first day of fall. Most people may dread this day due to the fact summer comes to an end‚ school starts and cooler temperatures are on their way. Yet the fall season brings apple picking‚ pumpkin carving and much anticipated holidays. We must not forget the fall season also brings us that one more hour of sleep in the mornings when we turn the
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Tammy Wright ENGL105S/ Introduction to College Writing Due Date: 10/15/2014 Descriptive Essay Portrait of A Mother’s Beauty…. My mother was one of the most beautiful‚ elegant women you could have ever known. The image of her‚ will forever be etched in my mind. Her beauty was very alluring‚ and her face was very captivating. Her high cheekbones caught your attention‚ because of the statuesque bone structure. My mother had the face of a movie star‚ very similar to the famous Lena Horne. She had
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