The Expressionist

By Rebeca Russi Daolio

Description

During a descriptive speech it is imperative that you use vivid language to help your audience visualize your idea. You will practice descriptive language by using the 5 senses: smell, taste, sight, sound, and touch. Your description should be memorable, vivid, and coherent so that your audience feels like they are part of the scene you are describing.

Learning outcomes

As a result of completing this assignment, you will be able to provide a more vivid and memorable language by using the 5 senses.

Instructions

• Rewrite each one of the phrases below with vivid language.
• Think about the 5 senses. How can you write in a way that will evoke the sense of smell, taste, sight, sound, and touch?
• For this assignment you should try to evoke all 5 senses, however that can be really hard, so make sure to use at least 3 senses. Good luck!

Example:

“A suit of armor provides excellent sun protection on hot days.”

Through a thin line in my helmet visor, glimpses of blues, whites, and greens start to dance around as I walk. My breath fills the space inside my helmet as it bounces from my mouth to the shiny metal, reminding me that I should have stopped eating those fried onions. Although I am walking outside, my body temperature is considerably low. The cold, smooth, and hard metal against my skin, composing a head to toe suit of armor, makes it seem like the sun lost its power to toast me.

“They were disappointed when they found the beach to be so sandy and the sun so sunny.”

“Behind the window was a reflection that only instilled fear.”

“Doris enjoyed tapping her nails on the table to annoy everyone.”

“Peanut butter and jelly caused the elderly lady to think about her past.”