Essays - Structures

DESCRIBING OBJECTS

First of all, when you describe objects you should give information concerning the size and weight, the shape, the pattern or the decoration, the colour, origin, material.

Observation:

" You are not supposed to use all these words in all because this can make your description sound unusual.

" You have to give the necessary information in different sentences.

You can find descriptions of objects in different catalogues, advertisements, parts of letters, reports, articles and stories.

DESCRIBING PLACES OR BUILDINGS

A composition consisting of a description of a building or a place should consist of:

a) an introduction giving brief information about the name and location of the place or building and stating the reason for choosing to write about it

b) a main body of the composition giving both general and specific information about the place or building usually moving from the general features to specific ones

1. When you write about a place you should give the overall impression referring to the landscape, buildings or landmarks and particular details (sites to see, buildings to visit)

2. When you describe a building you should write about its surroundings and after that a full descriptions of details of the in and outs of building

c) a conclusion in which you express your feelings concerning the topic (subject) and giving recommendations

1. You may also write why a specific place is popular or important to you.

2. You can find these kinds of descriptions in magazines, articles, travelling brochures.