January+25-Descriptive+Essay+Discussion-Maya+F

Descriptive Essay Discussion: Today in class we discussed the three examples of descriptive essays. We focused on what technique’s were used in each essay. After we talked a little bit about Invisible Man chapter 6.

A Simple Hello: “The next time you get in a cab….” - the conclusion was insightful and descriptive. Mix of descriptive essay and personal narrative, the author knew how these people felt because they had a personal connection (makes it interesting) Tell don’t show - explain to reader so they can interrupt for themselves Concrete Detail - “he tells me that he is going to re-do the wall paper in the hallway of the building since the landlord refuses and its strains and tears depress him.” (2 nd paragraph) Easily relatable ending - connects to readers life S pecific interaction with the type of person (Herve, Andre)

Raising the Curtains, Lightening the Lights: Flows really well, seamless, organization “They learned to cherish the sawdust that sits on their shoulders and adore the screech of the saw.” (1 st paragraph) - imagery (appeals to a variety of senses, not just sight) Different than a personal narrative because it can go broader and leave the personal aspect - philosophical Figurative language - “While people may give more credit to the heart, if the heart is outside the body it will surely stop” (last paragraph)

The Keepers of the Art: Allusions - “The singer, Maynard James Keenan, also revered as one of the worlds finest, usually hangs out a the back of the stage in front of the screens, performing dance moves which would puzzle even the ghost of Michael Jackson.” (2 nd paragraph) Unique Modifiers - “Justin Chancellor, while not particularly flashy musicians, each play an enormous part in the band’s sound, providing skin-tingling riffs and boasting the rare talent of flawlessly knowing when to be out in front and when to use minimalism.” (2 nd paragraph) juicy verbs - verbs are your most important part of speech, juicy verbs/rich verbs are the key to descriptive writing, focusing on verbs is much more interesting Not a very welcoming tone - condescending towards pop music - this was done on purpose Very dense (but not overdone) Arrogant (Justin Bieber is very talented, just because someone doesn’t like it doesn’t mean it is bad - :) Maya) explained what the music notes were for those who don’t know - specifics/concrete detail and unique modifiers

Descriptive Language: (for memory) -Figurative Language  -language of comparison  -similes/metaphors  -symbols  -metonymy/synecdoche <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;"> -personification <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">-unique modifier <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">-“juicy” verbs <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">-concrete detail/specifics <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">-imagery <span style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">-allusion

<span style="color: #3b00a4; font: normal normal normal 18px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">Invisible Man: <span style="color: #00bafb; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; letter-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px;">Chapter 6: Bledsoe laughs at him because he finds IM’s threats ridiculous

<span style="color: #800080; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica;">Black on black racism - Bledsoe has a link from a slave on his desk - still enslaving them with power

the next scribe post is Mia :)