This document provides guidance on writing a factual description of a person. It explains that a factual description systematically and logically describes a person's physical appearance, habits, profession, qualities, traits, and uses simple present tense. Important elements to include are a description of physical attributes, emotional and intellectual qualities, others' perceptions, and any distinctive traits illustrated with an incident. A sample factual description of a postman is provided following the recommended format of a title and two paragraphs introducing the person and providing detailed description. An assignment is given to write factual descriptions of a gardener and doctor.

1. Factual
Description
of a Person

2. It is a writing task that describes a person, place,
and thing or explains a process in a matter-of-fact
way. It is systematic and logical and written using
descriptive words.
WHAT IS FACTUAL DESCRIPTION?

3. Important points to be kept in mind while
describing a person
Physical appearance
Habits
Profession
Good Qualities
Special traits
Use of Voice(active/passive) appropriately
Simple present tense to be used

4. Value points –Factual description
of a person
Description of a person is a biographical sketch of their lives from birth to the present time, highlighting major
events and achievements during that span.
In short it entails a person’s characteristics and events related to his life and their effects on his life.
 The physical attributes first followed by emotional and intellectual qualities are described.
Next comes others’ perception about him/her.
Any other relevant and distinctive trait can also be described with the help of an incident

5. Format:
TITLE
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(Para2)……………............................................................…………
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1. Title
2. Content in 2 paragraphs
i. Introduction of the person
ii. Detailed description with additional
information and ending with relevant
conclusion.
3. Word limit- 80 to 100 words

6. Sample solved question:
Give a factual description of a Postman in
about 80-100 words

7. Factual
description of a
Postman
THE POSTMAN
The postman is a familiar figure to everyone. He swiftly goes from
door to door by cycle or on foot to deliver the letters, parcels etc. He
is very active, dressed in Khaki and usually seen carrying a bag on his
shoulder.
In villages, the postman is a much sought-after person as he helps the
illiterates by reading their letters for them. He is a co-operative
person who is honest in this dealing. He is usually calm and reserved.
He delivers the mail irrespective of the weather conditions. He gets a
meager salary. A postman may find it difficult to make both ends
meet. The government must take steps to better the lots of the Indian
postman. He enjoys the sympathy of one and all.
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8. Assignment
1. Write a factual description of a Gardener in
about 80-100 words.
2. Write a factual description of a doctor in
about 80-100 words.