Writing Descriptively
From TED-Ed
00:06 - 04:26
4m 20s

This clip explains how to create a strong descriptive writing piece by engaging the senses through words. It explains that evoking emotion with clever use of diction is key to illustrating the book in the reader's mind. The clip provides concrete examples from real works to support its claims.

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