Many times in descriptive writing, you may want to analyze and describe an individual character (perhaps someone you know) or a type of character that you have come across. When describing a character, you will want to choose large and small details that will allow the reader to see and understand the character you are describing.

When describing an individual character, you will want to use specific and concrete details about the individual. Considering the physical appearance, actions, interest, habits, actions, favorite topics of conversation and manner of speaking, hobbies, and relationships with others will help to show the reader the character's personality. When describing a type of character, such as writers, students, teachers, etc., you will want to focus on important characteristics and develop them coherently with specific details.

When choosing a subject for your description, you need to choose an individual or a type about whom you know well enough to describe in an accurate and complete way. You will want to choose someone you have known well or a type of character with an outstanding trait or ability.

Use the following to help you in describing a character:

• Use Narrative Liberally to Show the Individual in Action
• Use Several Small Incidents Rather Than One Long One to Reveal the Character More Completely and Convincingly
• Use Dialogue to How That Character Talks as Well as What He or She Says
• Describe the Opinions of Others About the Character