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Posts by Angela Ackerman

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Reckless

June 25, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Reckless

June 25, 2011

Definition: Marked by a lack of proper caution; careless of consequences Characters in Literature: Alaska Young (Looking for Alaska), Mr. Toad (The Wind in the Willows) Common Characteristics: boldness, fearlessness…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Earthquake

June 23, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Earthquake

June 23, 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: Hurricane/Typhoon

June 16, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Hurricane/Typhoon

June 16, 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 Traits Entry: Thoughtful

June 11, 2011

Character Traits Entry: Thoughtful

June 11, 2011

Definition: given to the heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others Characters in Literature: Beth (Little Women), Sam (Lord of the Rings), Melanie (Gone with the Wind) Common…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Medieval Castle Armory

November 13, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Medieval Castle Armory

November 13, 2010

Sight Flagstone floor, stone block walls, thick, reinforced wooden door, narrow slit windows high on wall, castle banners and colors, candles or lanterns for a light source, racks with weapons…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Sacrifice

November 11, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Sacrifice

November 11, 2010

Every day we encounter objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. Writers can use this to our advantage when we plant symbols in the reader’s…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Secret Genetic Engineering Lab

November 6, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Secret Genetic Engineering Lab

November 6, 2010

This post has been generously written by PJ Hoover, author (and Texas Sweetheart!) of the Forgotten Worlds Trilogy, a mythology adventure for middle graders. The exciting final book, THE NECROPOLIS…

Setting Description Entry: Cryogenic Sleep Chamber

October 30, 2010

Setting Description Entry: Cryogenic Sleep Chamber

October 30, 2010

This post has been generously written by Beth Revis, YA debut author of Across the Universe. AtU, first in highly anticipated trilogy, will be available Jan 11, 2011, by Penguin/Razorbill…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Halloween Party

October 23, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Halloween Party

October 23, 2010

Sight Jack-o-lanterns, rubber rats, hairy hanging spiders, fake spiderwebs, candles, orange and black garland, black bats on strings, paper skeletons, fake headstones, coffins, black fabric draped on the walls and…

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Ordered/Organization

October 21, 2010

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Ordered/Organization

October 21, 2010

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer’s advantage by planting symbols in the…