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Descriptive Composition — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

4 concept maps of Descriptive Composition for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer, each also written out as a text outline.

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A mind map illustrating how to brainstorm and organize ideas for a descriptive composition, focusing on sensory details and personal feelings related to a beach visit.
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Descriptive Composition Concept Overview

Descriptive Composition Concept Overview

The map in words

  • Descriptive Composition
    • Techniques
      • Show vs Tell
      • Sensory Details
      • Figurative Language
        • Metaphors
        • Similes
      • Word Choice
        • Vivid Verbs
        • Specific Adjectives
    • Elements to Describe
      • People
        • Appearance
        • Background
        • Personality
        • Emotions
      • Objects
        • External Features
        • Function
        • Operation
      • Scenes
        • Overall Impression
        • Specific Details
        • Personal Feelings
    • Writing Process
      • Planning
        • Brainstorming
        • Mind Mapping
        • Organizing Ideas
      • Writing
        • Rich Details
        • Sentence Variety
        • Personal Voice

Mind map showing the key components of descriptive composition

Mind map showing the key components of descriptive composition

The map in words

  • Descriptive Composition
    • Sensory Details
      • Sight
      • Sound
      • Smell
      • Touch
      • Taste
    • Writing Techniques
      • Show Don't Tell
      • Vivid Language
      • Figurative Language
    • Types of Description
      • People
      • Places
      • Objects
      • Scenes

Flowchart showing the process of transforming telling sentences into showing sentences

Flowchart showing the process of transforming telling sentences into showing sentences

The map in words

  • Telling Sentence
    • Add Sensory Details
      • What do you see?
        • Showing Sentence
      • What do you hear?
      • What do you feel?
      • What do you smell?

Descriptive Composition

Descriptive Composition

The map in words

  • Descriptive Composition
    • Purpose of description
    • Planning before writing
    • Sensory words
    • Vivid language
    • Describing a person
    • Describing an object
    • Describing a scene
    • Creative rewriting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Descriptive Composition for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Descriptive Composition include Core Idea of Descriptive Composition, How to Describe a Person, How to Describe an Object, How to Describe a Scene. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Descriptive Composition show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Descriptive Composition connect: Descriptive Composition Concept Overview; Mind map showing the key components of descriptive composition. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Descriptive Composition for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Descriptive Composition. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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