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Descriptive Composition — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

What Descriptive Composition covers in ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer · 2026-27

Topics in Descriptive Composition

1

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

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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.
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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