Good description is sensory. It makes the reader "see things." A salty kiss, a dancer's leap. Readers need to "see" what is being described or experience it through their senses. ... Good description often uses metaphor and other figurative language. (Though it can be overdone.Sep 1, 2011 What Makes Good Description? - Cortney Pearsonwww.cortneypearson.com › 2011/09 › what-makes-good