Adventure to Antarctica

The writer of the article “Adventure to Antarctica” uses sensory details to describe moments of the trip. The details appeal to the readers’ senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch. For example, consider the following sentence from the article:

“A beautiful sunrise and Van Morrison on the stereo brought relief to everyone.”

In this sentence, the writer tells you what he sees—the beautiful sunrise—and what he hears—music playing on the stereo. The combination of these sensory details creates a strong effect.

Write a descriptive paragraph about a personal moment or event. Use sensory details to help your audience imagine the feelings you experienced.