Write two contrasting descriptive pieces (300–450 words each) about a market square: the first
while the market is in progress; and the second on the same day after the market has closed. In
your writing, create a sense of atmosphere and place.

Outline:

Piece 1: Market in Progress

I. Introduction
A. Morning awakening of the market square
B. Brief description of the vibrant atmosphere

II. Main Body
A. Detailed description of various stalls, their products, and stall owners
B. Involvement of different types of people: children, elderly patrons, tourists
C. Highlight the rich sensory experiences: sights, sounds, smells

III. Conclusion
A. Emphasize the market as the city's heartbeat
B. Reflection on the rhythm of everyday life

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Piece 2: Market After Close

I. Introduction
A. Transition from bustling market to peaceful silence
B. Brief description of the post-market atmosphere

II. Main Body
A. Description of the physical changes in the market square: empty stalls, remnants of the day's business
B. Shift in the sensory experiences: sights, sounds, smells
C. Description of the softening evening light and the shadows it casts

III. Conclusion
A. Reflection on the change in the square's atmosphere
B. Personification of the square: resting and recharging for the next day
C. Final reflection on the square as a reflection of the city's ebb and flow.