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A subjective description would include the above details, but would also stress the author's feeling toward the dog, as well as its personality and habits. The purpose of description is to involve the reader enough so he or she can actually visualize objects and scenes, imagine the sounds which provide atmosphere, and sense feelings which may trigger tensions. Therefore, it is important to use specific and concrete details. Descriptive writing tools include powerful adjectives and adverbs, similes, metaphors, sensory appeal, and connotative language.It is also important that the writer is purposeful and exercises constraint with description. Description is not about using more words it's about creating the impression that helps the reader grasp a deeper understanding of the topic, story or issue. As you read the following essay, think about the dominant impression that the author is trying to create. On the Road to Berlin, by Ernie Pyle This essay was written after the landings on D-Day. The author conveys his impressions of what he found there. Reading Questions Sometimes essays do not have a clear thesis statement, but this one has an obvious purpose nonetheless. What is the purpose (dominant impression) of this essay. Locate a sentence that states the thesis and explain why you chose this sentence. Why is the essay called, "On the Road to Berlin"? What does the title have to do with the content and purpose of the essay? What is tone (author's attitude toward subject matter) of this essay? Offer words, phrases or examples to support your answer. What point of view does the author use in the narration of this essay? What effect does it have? This descriptive passage is essentially a catalogue of the casualties of war: human and equipment. Select two of the most effective descriptions for each category of casualty and list them. Why are these four so effective in your opinion? 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