Description
In this essay type, something, such as a person, place, thing, situation, event, etc., is described. Sensory detail (five senses) are usually included in the descriptive essay.
Common Descriptive Essay Structure
Descriptive essays are typically five paragraphs and follow the following format:
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph
Introduction Paragraph: includes the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 2: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Body Paragraph 3: includes support/evidence of the thesis statement
Concluding Paragraph: reiterates the thesis statements but not in the exact same words; new information is never added to this paragraph