Colors, Textures and Shapes Entry: Circular or Sphere

Natural:
Pupils
Animal eyes/fish eyes
Mushroom caps
Poplar leaves
Peppercorns
The “eye” of a flower…

Man-made:

Saucers
Plates
Polka dots
Beads
Jewels
Basketball, baseballs, golf balls, tennis balls…

Synonyms: sphere, globe, circular, ring, round, loop, halo, band, loop…

Describing a shape is best done in as few words as possible. Think of the shape as a camera snap shot–you want to capture the gist of what you mean as soon as possible so you can get on with other related (and more important) detail, and the action happening in the scene

Accurate shape comparisons will streamline your prose, allowing you to describe an object quickly so the reader’s focus stays on the action and events of each scene.

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BECCA PUGLISI

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