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Chapter Six
Describing: Media and Popular Culture
Similes and Metaphors
Place a noun from your descriptive essay in the box to the left. Use the rectangle
to the right to write a metaphor or simile comparing the noun to something else.
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Teaching Tools
Grading Rubric for Descriptive Essays
Purpose Possible Points Student Score
Creates dominant
impression
Appeals to the
senses
Includes similes and
metaphors
Organized logically
Ends memorably
Appropriate length
and format
Uses proper grammar
and spelling
Additional feedback:
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Descriptive Peer Review Worksheet
Writer’s name: _______________________________ Date: ______________
Reviewer’s name: ____________________________
Essay title: __________________________________
1. What is the dominant impression in the essay? Do the ideas in the paper help
support this overall mood or feeling? Why or why not?
2. Which sensory details appeal most to you? Could any additional sensory details be
included to help you better imagine the subject? Is anything missing or unclear?
3. Are the ideas in the description organized logically? If not, which parts could be
rearranged?
4. Is the description more objective or subjective? Do you feel the author’s approach is
appropriate for the subject? Why or why not?
5. Does the description include similes and/or metaphors? If so, how effective are
they?
6. What part of the description is most memorable? Why?
7. What kinds of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the description?
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8. What final suggestions do you have for the author, if any?
Writing Topics
1. Imagine yourself in five years. You have completed your program of study in college
and are working in your field. Describe how you’d like to see yourself at that time.
Where do you work? What is your title? What is different about you? What has
remained the same?
2. Take a moment and consider what you look for in a partner. Write an essay
describing the perfect man or woman for you. This may be your current partner or
someone you hope to be with one day. Think about physical features and personality
traits. For example, do you look for someone with a sense of humor? Do you want
someone romantic or who loves sports?
3. Describe one of your pet peeves. Why does it bother you? When does this annoying
incident happen? Use sensory words to help your audience understand your
feelings.
4. Think about a teacher or coach from your past who had a positive influence on you.
Write an essay describing this individual and the impact he or she made. Consider
giving it to the person when you are done.
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