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Description: Painting pictures with words: that is just what we mean by "picturesque" language. "Sounds good," you say, "but how do I do that?" To get started, scroll down for a few examples and a couple of exercises to get you thinking. Examples: search.php check out some phrases, similes and metaphors (remember them from high school English class? You can search our Gem Mine for them by choosing them under type and leaving the theme area blank. Descriptive words to get you started: "smart card" "bubblicious gum" "swing lock report cover" "ambient  temperature""as dark as ebony" "voluminous file" "braying neighbor" "incandescent  idea".While any specifically descriptive adjective works well, often, the most effective phrases come from combining an item with a word which normally describes something else...as we did with braying neighbor, for instance.
Descriptive Classics
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You can probably think of a dozen other words to add to this long list. Now describe your efforts on your last project. Were they
Remember that when you report on projects, you want to provide as much input as possible to those who make the decisions affecting your next project. Descriptive language will influence their actions.
Now that we have you thinking, remember to practise the technique. Every day offers you chances to comment on things as diverse as the weather, your sports team, the latest technology or a relationship. Soon, painting word pictures will become a regular part of your conversation, and, your presentations.
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