The document provides guidance on using descriptive language and figurative language techniques when writing narratives. It recommends using precise words, sensory details, metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, and hyperbole. It also suggests avoiding abstract language and generalizations, and including figurative language to strengthen descriptions. An example is given of rewriting sentences more descriptively using various figurative language devices.

1. The Language of the Narrative
• Use precise words and phrases.
• Use descriptive language with detail when describing people,
locations, objects and feelings.
• Sensory Language!
• Figurative Language
• Metaphor
• Simile
• Personification
• Imagery
• Hyperbole
• Irony

2. Be specific
• Don’t use abstract language and generalizations. Incorporate
figurative language to strengthen your descriptions.
The estate was magnificent, with beautiful gardens everywhere.
Description Activity (10 minutes): Rewrite the following sentences so
that they are more descriptive. Incorporate at least one metaphor, one
simile, one instance of personification, and one instance of hyperbole.
The creature was horrible, so Jane was terrified.
Sam was irrational, out of his mind with rage.