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It is not possible to give a "list" of "all" descriptive language. Instead, it is a skill you develop through what you read and practice writing sentences.
Descriptive sentences do two things:
- shows active, action verbs
- engages the 5 senses
Passive language includes forms of the verb "be" which include was, were, has, had, etc. A clue to find passive writing is to look for the word "by" in the sentence. Passive writing makes sentences longer, harder to read, and makes boring writing.
Example: I have worked by maintaining clean, inviting dining space for customers and by helping new workers learn how to treat customers.
Active, descriptive language uses action verbs, makes sentences shorter and more interesting to read. Action sentences have an Actor plus Action as Subject and Verb.
Example: I maintained a clean and inviting dining space for customers, and mentored new workers.
The 'I' in the sentence is who owns the action.
The action verbs are maintained and mentored.
Examples that engage the senses:
Her hair shone like dripping honey.
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Descriptive language is language that does what to senses?
Appeals. Descriptive language appeals to the senses
Descriptive language is language that does what to the senses?
Descriptive language uses vivid words and details to create imagery that engages the senses of sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch in order to paint a picture or evoke an emotional response in the reader.
which phrases does not use descriptive language language appeals to the senses?
Phrases that do not use descriptive language do not use active verbs and that do not contain imagery that evokes the senses.
Why language is descriptive not prosecriptive?
none
Can you have a list of descriptive words to describe a gull?
You certainly can have a list of descriptive words to describe a gull. There is no rule against this.
What is the difference between figurative language and descriptive?
descriptive is more literal than figuative.
When a writer uses very descriptive language sometimes figurative language to appeal to your five senses?
Descriptive writing use the five senses
What is descriptive language?
Descriptive language is language that provides details and vivid imagery to create a specific sensory experience for the reader or listener. It helps convey the look, feel, smell, taste, and sound of a particular subject, making the writing more engaging and immersive.
What is the literary term for descriptive language?
Imagery
What is a descriptive observation called?
Figurative Language
What is descriptive syntax?
Descriptive syntax refers to the set of rules and principles that govern the structure and organization of language at a descriptive level. It aims to describe how language is actually used by speakers, without making value judgments about what is correct or incorrect. Descriptive syntax is concerned with analyzing the patterns and regularities in language to understand how words and phrases are combined to form meaningful sentences.
Which phrases does not use descriptive language that appeals to the senses?
Phrases that do not use descriptive language do not use active verbs and that do not contain imagery that evokes the senses.
