Drafting an Essay: Mastering Portrayal of People
Guidelines for Solving:
Question 1 (page 122 of Vietnamese 5 textbook): Read the following passage and note down the physical characteristics of the old lady (hair, eyes, face, etc.) (page 122 of Vietnamese 5 textbook, volume one)
Answer:
* Hair:
- The old lady's hair is black and unusually thick, covering both shoulders, flowing down to her chest, reaching her knees.
- Her thick hair makes it difficult for her to comb.
* Eyes:
- When she smiles, her deep black eyes widen, sparkling, gentle and indescribably kind, shining with warm, cheerful rays.
* Face:
- Her dark cheeks are already wrinkled, yet her face seems perpetually youthful.
Above is the section Writing Exercise: Practicing Describing People. You can revisit Writing Exercise: Structure of Descriptive Essays and along with the Composition Writing: Practice with Conjunctions to improve your Vietnamese language skills in 5th grade.
