Descriptive Writing Subjective and Objective Details

Descriptive Writing: Subjective and Objective Details
Quick summary
Subjective most commonly means based on the personal perspective or preferences of a person—the subject who’s
observing something. In contrast, objective most commonly means not influenced by or based on a personal
viewpoint—based on the analysis of an object of observation only.
Subjective Details: Generally speaking, subjective is used to describe something that exists in the mind of a person
or that pertains to viewpoints of an individual person. Subjective observation is centered on a person’s own mind
and perspectives, as opposed to being general, universal, or scientific. In this way, describing
an observation as subjective often implies that it comes with (or is based on) personal biases.
Objective Details: In most of its common uses, objective is contrasted with subjective, often as if it’s the
opposite. Objective most commonly means not influenced by an individual’s personal viewpoint—unbiased (or at
least attempting to be unbiased). It’s often used to describe things like observations, decisions, or reports that are
based on an unbiased analysis.
Something that’s truly objective has nothing to do with a person’s own feelings or views—it just deals with facts.
When someone says “Objectively speaking,” they’re indicating that they’re going to give an unbiased assessment—
not one based on their personal preferences.
Journalists are trained to be as objective as possible when reporting—to leave their opinions out of it and just record
and present the facts. This is called objectivity.
Examples:
1. Let’s say you’re a restaurant critic. There may be certain foods that you subjectively dislike—ones that are
just not to your taste. But when critiquing dishes, you must leave your subjective tastes aside and
be objective about what you eat—making objective judgments about things like how it’s cooked and
seasoned and how the ingredients work together. Even if you’re served a dish that you subjectively don’t
like, it’s your job to objectively assess its quality.
2. In a scientific experiment, your hypothesis might be based—at least in part—on your subjective opinion
about what the results will be. But science is about being completely objective by gathering data and making
conclusions based on the data.
3. In everyday life, your objective opinion is the one that sets aside your subjective preferences or feelings
about something and instead assesses it based on facts and reality.
Examples of subjective and objective used in a sentence

 All art is subjective—everyone has their own personal interpretation.
 We want to record your subjective views on the topic, so just be honest.
 You can always count on her for an objective opinion, no matter what her personal feelings are.
 Although my objective assessment is that the book is poorly written, I can’t help but love its enemies-to-friends
plotline.
 The first part of the assignment is an objective analysis of the data; the second part is an essay on
your subjective reaction to it.
Objective Details Subjective Details
- Concrete, undeniable, factual - Personal observations that reveal your opinions/feelings
- Easily observes by everyone - Similes, metaphors, personification
- Scientific and very exact
The tall boulders, covered in lichen, look old, unused, and forgotten.
The cracked boulders, covered in light green lichen, stand nearly ten feet Some find them imposing; I think they are solemn and dignified.
tall.
Evaluation: Robie doesn’t like violence and bloodletting. (Subjective)
Violence and bloodletting on TV is not good for the psychological wellbeing of the spectators. (Obj)
He said he hated me. (Obj)
When he said he hated me, it felt as if my heart would explode to millions of pieces. (Sub)
I love rain! (Sub) It is raining. (Obj)
Adjectives to Describe Personal Strengths

Honest motivated Accountable Innovative Active
Assertive Objective creative imaginative Practical
Watchful Tenacious Confidant Consistent proactive
Direct Sociable team member Fair Productive
Open–Minded Friendly Trustworthy Experienced Professional
Dedicated Vivacious Organized Thoughtful Meticulous
Involved Reliable Unique Positive reactive
Dynamic Efficient Energetic Consist Balanced
Empathetic respectful Punctual compassionate Achiever
Mature Outgoing Accountable Successful Knowledgeable
Practical Focused ethical Independent Leader
Precise Patient Cooperative Ambitious Diplomatic
Mediator Resilient Original Positive Logical
Educated Responsive Initiator
English grammar structure:

Verb to be + adjective + preposition + adjective + nouns
I am or I'm cooperative with fellow team members.
Verb to be + adjective + question word + pronoun + verb + noun

I am ambitious when it comes to my career and getting things done.
Task Details: Write a descriptive essay on My Dream Career. Describe what your favorite profession is and why in 350-500 words.
Brainstorming: Brainstorm details of the following areas:
- Why do you want this career?

- Where would you like to go to pursue this career? Why?
- What are your strengths suitable for this profession?
- What is your biggest accomplishment that can contribute to this job?
- Adjectives of quality to describe your strengths

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Examples of subjective and objective used in a sentence

Adjectives to Describe Personal Strengths

English grammar structure:

Verb to be + adjective + question word + pronoun + verb + noun

Brainstorming: Brainstorm details of the following areas:

- Why do you want this career?

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