Description Discussion--"Ground Zero" 1919 unread replies.1919 replies. A good description isn't just about including a bunch of details that mean nothing in particular. It's about choosing the right details and presenting them the right way. It's also about what's not described, what the author leaves out. These two ideas are what I want you to discuss this week. First I want you to consider what details did the author use that really made the scene come to life. What stood out and why did it? Try to explain in your own descriptive way why the author's choice of detail helps you really see and feel the actions or emotions. I also want you to think about what the author may have missed or had purposefully omitted. There are a million different little things that can be used to describe a scene or person or event. Try to think of things the author may have left out and explain why you think they did that. Would these details have been unnecessary or distracting? Would they have given a false impression? You'll need to craft a two-paragraph response that answers these questions and respond thoughtfully to at least two other classmates. This needs to be completed before Friday. Points off for any posts after Thursday.