Question

types of writing - descriptive essay
a descriptive essay looks to organize details and observations by analytical order. you are rarely asked to write a descriptive essay. more often you are asked to write a descriptive paragraph using the five senses. the thesis statement explains what is described and how an author will approach the subject.
structure of descriptive essay
title
paragraph 1 - introduction and thesis statement.
paragraph 2 - scene 1 in the description
paragraph 3 - scene 2 in the description
paragraph 4 - scene 3 in the description
last paragraph - conclusion
example:
the backyard of my childhood
my backyard was my own personal jungle that i often got lost in as a child. large oak trees stood in every corner of the yard. overgrown weeds and grass covered the ground. there was a section near the front that was filled with tall yellow sunflowers that were the size of mountains. i remember the smell of sunflowers, the sound of birds, and the feel of branches brushing my head as i walked through the jungle. i, carried a toy sword that i pretended was a machete as i pushed through the trees and looked for my treasure. i often dug holes in the ground looking for diamonds and jewels. covered in dirt, i would shout with joy when i found an old rusty, dark brown with age. i created a place of my own, an imaginary world of treasure and adventure, within the limits of my youth
which of the following is an excerpt from a descriptive essay about a strange creature?
the last step is to check the temperature of the liquid until it reaches 160 degrees.
the creature looked fluffy and its silver fur gleamed under the light of the flashlight.
the definition of jocund is marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness.

Explanation:

A descriptive essay focuses on vividly depicting a subject. The first option is about a liquid's temperature (not a creature). The third option is a definition (not descriptive of a creature). The second option describes the creature's appearance (fluffy, silver fur gleaming) which fits a descriptive essay about a strange creature.

Answer:

The creature looked fluffy and its silver fur gleamed under the light of the flashlight.