Descriptive writing
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Use more figure of speech (SHAMPO)
o S – Simile (compare 2 things with like or as)
o H – Hyperbole (exaggeration for emphasis)
o A – Alliteration (repetition of same consonant letter or sound of beginning)
o M – Metaphor (compare without like or as)
o P – Personification (non-living given the characteristics of living)
o O – Onomatopoeia (word that imitates sound)
Explain every type of imagery
Use less words
Less focus on the character but more on his actions, feelings and visuals
Use descriptive words
Repeat the descriptive words to emphasize on the surrounding
Use small sentences to emphasize on the feelings
Use less dialogues
Use particular punctuation to emphasize on those content
Use a setting that makes the reader curious
Surrounding matter more that the story
Many well-defined and developed ideas and images create a convincing overall picture with
varieties of focus.
Precise, well-chosen vocabulary and varied sentence structures, chosen for effect.
Consistent well-chosen register suitable for the context. (e.g. informal tone, formal tone –
technically the type of language supposed to be used in that context)
Spelling, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate.
Narrative writing
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The plot is well-defined and strongly developed with features of fiction writing such as
description, characterisation and effective climax, and convincing details.
Precise, well-chosen vocabulary and varied sentence structures, chosen for effect.
Consistent well-chosen register suitable for the context. (e.g. informal tone, formal tone –
technically the type of language supposed to be used in that context)
Spelling, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate.