Elementary ✍️ Writing · #18 of 98

Describing People

Appearance then personality.

Examples

  • She has long hair and is very kind.

Key rules

  • Describe appearance first, then personality
  • Use has got or has for features: She has long hair
  • Use adjectives such as kind, funny or shy for character

Common mistakes

  • She has long hair and is very kind.
  • He is tall and he is very intelligent. → He is tall and intelligent.

Use cases

  • Describing a friend or family member
  • Writing a profile for a club
  • Describing a character in a story
💡 Tip: Use one detail that shows something unusual to make the person memorable.
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