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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Character Trait Entry: Independent

November 12, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Independent

November 12, 2011

Definition: not requiring or relying on others Characters in Literature: Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), Laura Ingalls Wilder, Han Solo Common Portrayals: women suffragettes, Civil rights leaders, inventors, explorers, geniuses Clichés to…

Character Trait Entry: Critical

November 5, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Critical

November 5, 2011

Definition: inclined to criticize severely; to evaluate judiciously Characters in Literature: Headmistress Trunchbull (Matilda); Professor Snape (Harry Potter); Norma Bates ‘Mother’ (Psycho) Common Portrayals: Unyielding coaches, professors and teachers; nuns who run…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Heat Wave

November 3, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Heat Wave

November 3, 2011

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Character Trait Entry: Guarded

October 29, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Guarded

October 29, 2011

Definition: Cautious or circumspect; to withhold from a place of doubt, mistrust or fear Characters in Literature: Lucius Malfoy (Harry Potter); Brimstone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone); Roland Deschain of Gilead (The…

Character Traits Thesaurus: Talented

October 22, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus: Talented

October 22, 2011

Definition: a marked innate ability Characters in Literature: Peeta and Katniss, The Hunger Games (art/cake decorating and archery); Sam, The Lord of the Rings (gardening) Common Portrayals: artists, musicians, athletes, fashion designers,…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mirage

October 20, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Mirage

October 20, 2011

WEATHER and Phenomenon are important elements in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather…

Character Trait Entry: Witty

October 15, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Witty

October 15, 2011

Definition: a strong intellectual capacity marked by clever humor. Characters in Literature: Professor McGonagall (Harry Potter); Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes (same); Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice) Common Portrayals: Comedians, sitcom actors,…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dusk

October 13, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dusk

October 13, 2011

WEATHER is an important element in any setting, providing sensory texture and contributing to the mood the writer wishes to create in a scene. With a deft touch, weather can…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm

July 14, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm

July 14, 2011

This Weather Entry has been generously written by Paranormal Author Jami Gold, who recently experienced Phoenix’s Haboob storm. Huge thanks to Jami for offering her first-hand encounter with this incredible…

Character Trait Entry: Honest

July 9, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Honest

July 9, 2011

Definition: To be forthright, truthful, candid Characters in Literature: Harriet in Harriet the Spy; Joachim Ziemssen in The Magic Mountain Common Portrayals: A by-the-rules kid in the classroom; the co-worker who…