This video on how to use vivid language was created by Katie Shatam and is being used for at 305 student production. Vivid language is very important to use while writing, and it is very easy to use. Here is an example of how to improve a descriptive sentence. Our house is big. Think of a more descriptive word to use than big. Big is a dead word, which means that it's basic and overused. So, if I use a big word, like galactic, I will get a better grade. No. Be sure to use words you know and understand and outfit the correct context of your sentence. Our house is spacious. Now, think of a more descriptive word to use than house. Our manner is spacious. Now tell me where the manner is by using a prepositional phrase. Our manner is spacious and on a larger state. Now try to change the verb from passive to active. Our spacious manner sits on an estate. Good. Try to add an adjective to describe the estate. Our spacious manner sits on a larger state. Now listen to the difference between the first sentence and the improved sentence. Our house is big. Our spacious manner sits on a larger state. The second sentence is much more descriptive. You can add more adjectives or prepositional phrases or figurative language, such as similes, hyperbole and metaphors, if you feel like they are needed. If I add more adjectives, will I get a better grade? No. Make sure the sentence is vivid and descriptive, but don't get carried away.