Descriptive Essay Requirements
Descriptive Essay: (4-5 paragraphs; at least 300 words; 1 ½ pages)
The descriptive essay will describe (in detail) a place or a person, using concrete and specific language (language that creates mental pictures) that appeals to various senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell). Descriptive adjectives that convey emotion/personality and atmosphere/mood should be included. To enhance the effect, utilization of figurative language (e.g., similes, metaphors) is HIGHLY encouraged.
Requirements:
12 point font Times New Roman
Double-spaced
MLA Header and page numbers
300 words; at least four (4) paragraphs
Must describe person or place
Create a vivid image and contain descriptive adjectives/adverbs
See Rubric for other criteria