3. Create your own story in about 200 words Refer to the chapter descriptive writing to help you describe the characters and setting
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1. Description that relies solely on physical attributes too often turns into what Janet Burroway calls the “all-points bulletin.”
It reads something like this: “My father is a tall, middle-aged man of average build. He has green eyes and brown hair and usually wears khakis and oxford shirts.”
This description is so mundane, it barely qualifies as an “all-points bulletin.” Can you imagine the police searching for this suspect? No identifying marks, no scars or tattoos, nothing to distinguish him. He appears as a cardboard cutout rather than as a living, breathing character. Yes, the details are accurate, but they don’t call forth vivid images. We can barely make out this character’s form; how can we be expected to remember him?
(The difference between character habits and quirks.)
When we describe a character, factual information alone is not sufficient, no matter how accurate it might be. The details must appeal to our senses. Phrases that merely label (like tall, middle-aged, and average) bring no clear image to our minds. Since most people form their first impression of someone through visual clues, it makes sense to describe our characters using visual images. Green eyes is a beginning, but it doesn’t go far enough. Are they pale green or dark green? Even a simple adjective can strengthen a detail. If the adjective also suggests a metaphor—forest green, pea green, or emerald green—the reader not only begins to make associations (positive or negative) but also visualizes in her mind’s eye the vehicle of the metaphor—forest trees, peas, or glittering gems.
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Jasmine, Ali and two other friends decided to go on a picnic to a beach. They packed their bags and were quite excited. They reached the picnic spot and came across a small child who was crying. They went towards that child and asked him what he wanted. He was so young that he could barely explain anything. As we turned around to look for his parents the child suddenly disappeared. We asked people around if they had seen a child or his parents or someone else with him. No one had a clue. They were shocked to see the child disappear.
They looked around for some time but found no trace of the child. They were worried and surprised at the same time. The water was gleaming like sapphire and gentle waves touched their feet as they ran on the soft yellow sand. They spread a sheet on the sand and took out snacks and drinks. They then enjoyed playing Frisbee when Jasmine tried to catch it she came across a bottle within which she found a letter. She brought this to the notice of Ali and her other two friends. They opened the bottle and saw that the paper said ‘HELP’. They looked around but nobody in trouble could be spotted. Everyone was quite happy and enjoying their beach picnic. They immediately decided to inform the coast guard. The coast guard did not react and said that it could be a prank since nobody was in trouble. So next, they informed the nearest police about whatever had happened.
The police came to the beach and first questioned the coast guard for being inattentive. Then they investigated the matter and concluded that it could be a case of kidnapping. They took the matter in their hands and investigated. We left the beach and returned to our home. A few days later we were informed by the police that the child was found with another family who took him away since he was alone and his parents were also found in a place near the beach where they were locked after being looted.
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