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Descriptive Composition — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

What Descriptive Composition covers in ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer · 2026-27

Topics in Descriptive Composition

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1. What Descriptive Composition Means

  • A descriptive composition can be written about a person, a living creature, a place, an object, a situation, or an emotion.
  • Well-developed observation skills are required to write a descriptive composition.
  • A striking sense of imagination, great detailing, and vivid sensory descriptions are essential ingredients of good descriptive writing.
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2. How to Plan Before Writing

  • Before writing, one should organise thoughts and jot down ideas.
  • A mind map can be used to organise ideas before writing.
  • For a topic like a summer day, useful ideas may include ice cream, hot winds, cold baths, and lazy afternoons.
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3. Guide Points for Description

  • If a person is to be described, use appearance, background, emotions, personality, and other details.
  • Appearance includes height, hair colour, any striking physical feature, what the person wears, and how the person talks or walks.
  • Background includes family history and the timeline of significant events in a person's life.
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4. Vivid Language and Sensory Detail

  • Use vivid language to make the description striking and lively.
  • Different figures of speech should be used to make descriptions more striking and vivid.
  • Descriptions should encompass as many of the five senses as possible: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Descriptive Composition

Meaning and PurposeQualities of Good WritingPlanning Before WritingWhat to Include in DescriptionsDescribing a PersonDescribing an ObjectDescribing a SceneVivid Language

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What are the important topics in Descriptive Composition for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Descriptive Composition include What Descriptive Composition Means, How to Plan Before Writing, Guide Points for Description, Vivid Language and Sensory Detail. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Descriptive Composition for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Descriptive Composition. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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