现代大学英语 基础写作（课件） - 图文

3. methods of describing an object

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the senses(感官)

Using

spatial order(空间顺序)

chronological order(事情发展顺序)listing functionstips

state how you got

provide some basic factual informationput out uses

focus on particular partstate the importanceexpress your feelings

4. methods of describing a person

1)aspects--Physical features, personality, speech,

actions,habits

2)How--ⅰadopt the dominant impression (only one)

ⅱselect details (concrete & vivid &precise) ⅲshow in action [use showing (telling–

background)]

ⅳuse anecdotes (典型例子)

3) Tips

focus on onequality/features and depict it by anecdotesdescribe the person from appearance to personality

list a few characteristic featuresbrieflythe person you know or have met

the person influences onyou, or you have benefited fromthe friendship, insights, attitude, etc.