Samples of descriptive paragraphs: Sample 1.The sample below is an opening paragraph from a student essay on the development of entertainment media. In it‚ she describes TV-watching in her family to make a point about how central TV was as a form of entertainment in the 60’s. (1) As I was growing up in the 60’s‚ television was the only entertainment my family knew of the electronic sort. (2) The 7 o’clock nightly news was such an important part of our family that my dad knocked a wall down and
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Miranda Poole 2/3/13 English 101 Descriptive Essay The Beach: A Relaxing Wonderland It is spring break‚ in the middle of March‚ my junior year. As I cross the state line into Florida‚ I picture the ocean as being a place of peace and serenity. It’s my first time visiting the ocean‚ and all I can think about is hoping it is as beautiful as the pictures I have seen of it. As I arrive to the beach with all my friends‚ the eagerness of seeing this peaceful place is rising. I can’t wait to smell
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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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Everyone has a place where they go to escape all the pressures and worries of life. There is always that one spot that can mellow all your problems and soothe troubles in times of stress. For me‚ the beach is the ultimate cure to all of my problems. While I am there‚ all of my obligations suddenly vanish. As I stroll along‚ I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. As I take in the soothing atmosphere that encircles me‚ I close my eyes‚ letting myself absorb the warming rays of the sun on
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Thousands of excited people head to Seagrove Beach every year. The smell of saltwater‚ the taste of the delicious food‚ and the view of the glimmering blue ocean all come together to make for a memorable place. Vacations help us relax from our daily lives. Visiting Seagrove is a joyous occasion for me every few weeks I go. The sights‚ smells‚ and tastes of the beach put my senses on end every time. My brother feels the same way when we go to the beach. The smell of the salty water gives me excitement
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draw closer to this beach. Is this the smell of death? A shudder consumed the craft and the door opened‚ already bullets whizzing around everything as one craft after another landed‚ the bodies of men thrown towards this beach. Sounds of explosions as mines and shells explode around me‚ sand being thrown high into the air raining down on everyone as if it were a persistent rain‚ the sea still crashing against the shore as we waddle through the viscous water towards this beach‚ then as shell’s crack
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The air is thick and heavy even away from the shoreline. As she steps outside her hair becomes a frizzy fuzz ball. Smells of salt wafts up so strong it burns her nose hairs. Taking a breath in she lets the humid air fill her lungs. She walks across the scorching sand until the chilly water brings her bare feet some relief. Sand kisses in between her toes‚ sliding away only after she lifts her foot to take another step. Just above the sand‚ the water twirls it in a hypnotic dance overtop her perfectly
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stroll alongside the sandy shore line one particular warm evening‚ I couldn’t help but be taken in by the soothing atmosphere that encircled me. Walking on the beach of Coronado is like walking on a land of gold‚ the sand being so soft and smooth‚ glistens as it reflects the sun’s rays with joy. Looking across the landscape of Coronado beach is similar to looking out into a desert because of its vastness. In three directions there is nothing but mounds of rolling endless sand peppered with palm trees
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occasionally‚ into the water catching the unsuspecting fishes. In the distance I could sense the rhythmic waves murmuring‚ thumping‚ and crashing; competing with the sounds of the seagulls. The cloudless blue sky surrounded a peaceful atmosphere at the beach. The baby waves nipped playfully at my toes‚ tempting‚ teasing and alluring me to enter the serene‚ expanse of inviting water. Waves of a deep sapphire blue crept towards me before running away yet again‚ only to repeat the process in a cycle that
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I think to myself‚ remembering the time just minutes ago on in the water‚ on the sand‚ in the most majestic place.My favorite place. I take the first step onto the concrete. Faintly‚ I can read the sign which states‚ "Come back soon! Old Orchard Beach‚ Portland‚ Maine‚" and hoping that I will
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