A narrative essay uses a point of view to tell a story. It's an engaging way for an author to tell their reader about an experience they've had or a personal story. Descriptive writing is a description of something. It could be a person, a place, a thing, an emotion or an experience. The author enjoys greater artistic freedom when writing in descriptive form. Although descriptive and narrative essays are similar in many ways, the use of language in descriptive essays completely immerses the reader in the story and allows them to feel the desired emotion. Descriptive writing is about painting a vivid picture. When I read, I want to be able to lose myself in the writing, don't we all? Narrative and descriptive writing include similar structural elements. Both styles should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Likewise, both styles should include a thesis statement. The narrative thesis is constructed to tell the reader the main point or focus of the story while the descriptive thesis highlights the main elements of the event, a meaning, a person or an experience. If the narrative tells a story, it must also include character, plot, setting, and climax. On the other hand, a descriptive essay does not meet these requirements but must remain organized in a way that allows for a logical description of the topic. The author must be careful not to ramble. Regardless, both styles should include details in the body paragraphs to support the thesis statement. Both narrative and descriptive writing styles are effective ways for a writer to get their message across. Both writing styles rely on the effective use of language. Descriptive words and concrete language are very important for both...... middle of article...... the author's point of view was. Maybe I miss him completely. I find the descriptive writing style much more enjoyable to read. This style allows me to delve into details. I am drawn to the character, time, or place because of the language the author uses. My senses and emotions are awakened, which pushes me to get involved in the story. I don't need to guess what the author's point of view on the story was. I can just enjoy it. Works Cited Connell, CM and Sole, K. (2013). Essential Elements of Academic Writing (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, IncSedaris, D. (July 9, 2007). This old house: The heart is a solitary management. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/07/09/070709fa_fact_sedaris Tan, A. (2013). Fish cheeks. Retrieved from http://redroom.com/member/amy-tan/writing/fish-cheeks