Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626)

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Descriptive Essay

Assignment:

Write a 200-300 word descriptive essay which mimics the works we have read this week. Describe a place, thing, or person.

Be sure to consider the following:

1. Details

2. Figurative language

3. Objective vs. Subjective

4. A dominant impression

5. Physical or psychological point of view


Each of the above areas will be graded on a 4 point scale, with 4 representing excellence.

Important dates: *All late papers are penalized one full grade for every school day the essay is late.

Friday 11/9 Lab time

Monday 11/14 Descriptive Due