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A technique in descriptive writing where the writer focuses on specific, detailed aspects of a scene or object to create vivid imagery.

To draw the reader's attention to particular details and create a more immersive experience.

Analysing how writers use detailed descriptions to achieve effects and influence readers.

Using precise and vivid details in your own writing to engage the audience and create clear imagery.

Often involves figurative language, sensory imagery, and specific word choices to enhance detail.

Can involve shifts in focus, moving from a broad view to a close-up of specific details.

Describing the intricate patterns on a butterfly's wings rather than just saying 'a butterfly flew by'.

Helps establish a tone by focusing on details that evoke specific emotions or atmospheres.

Allows the writer to present a scene or object from a particular viewpoint, emphasising certain aspects.

Ensures that detailed descriptions are logically connected to the overall narrative or purpose of the text.