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Descriptive Composition

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

Complete topic list for Descriptive Composition in ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Descriptive Composition

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Core Idea of Descriptive Composition

  • Descriptive composition presents a person, object, or scene in a vivid and detailed way.
  • It should make the reader see, hear, feel, smell, or taste the subject clearly.
  • Before writing, thoughts should be organised and ideas should be jotted down.
2

How to Describe a Person

  • A person can be described through appearance, background, emotions, personality, and other details.
  • Appearance includes height, hair colour, striking physical features, dress, speech, or walk.
  • Background includes family history and important events in life.
3

How to Describe an Object

  • An object can be described through external features, internal features, and how it can be operated.
  • External features include colour, material, shape, weight, and texture.
  • Internal features include function and utility.
4

How to Describe a Scene

  • A scene can be described by its overall impression, its details, and the writer’s feelings about it.
  • The impression may be a busy station, lonely road, gloomy day, deserted island, or cheerful cafe.
  • Details may include people, objects, landscape, sounds, and smells.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Descriptive Composition

Purpose of descriptionPlanning before writingSensory wordsVivid languageDescribing a personDescribing an objectDescribing a sceneCreative rewriting

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Descriptive Composition for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Descriptive Composition include Descriptive Composition Concept Overview, Mind map showing the key components of descriptive composition, Flowchart showing the process of transforming telling sentences into showing sentences. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Descriptive Composition — ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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