Descriptive Writing Techniques

adjective relating to or formed from a participle, a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective

• The participial phrase, having finished their work, describes the actions of the subject.
• I love using participial phrases in my writing, they add so much detail!
• I'm participating in the participial workshop later, wanna join?
• The participial clouds hung low in the sky, signaling an impending storm.

noun A rhetorical device in which one medium of art is used to describe or comment on another medium

• The art critic analyzed the ekphrasis in the poem, noting the intricate details described.
• The artist really captured the essence of the painting in his ekphrasis.
• I love how the rapper incorporated ekphrasis into his lyrics, it adds a whole new layer to the song.
• Her description of the sunset was like an ekphrasis, painting a vivid picture in my mind.