Posts by Becca Puglisi, Founder

Definition: stubbornly continuing on, despite opposition, difficulty, or danger  Characters in Literature: Scarlett O’Hara, Gollum, Andy Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption) Common Portrayals: revolutionaries, millionnaires, CEOs, military and world leaders, valedictorians,…

Definition: fearlessness in the face of adversity or danger Characters in Literature: Batman; Captain America; Lan Mandragoran & Galad Damordred  (The Wheel of Time); Nevile Longbottom (Harry Potter and the…

Definition: an inclination to anticipate the best possible outcome or see events in the most positive light Characters in Literature: Pollyanna, Anne Shirley (of Green Gables), Cinderella Common Portrayals: little old ladies,…

Definition: marked by a desire to investigate and learn Characters in Literature: Alice (in Wonderland), Curious George, Harriet (the Spy) Common Portrayals: scientists, inventors, children Clichés to Avoid: the feeble minded but good…

Definition: having unusual foresight and ingenuity Characters from Literature and History: Dr. Frankenstein, Merlin, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci Common Portrayals: scientists, inventors, magicians, geniuses, world leaders, artists Clichés to Avoid:…

Definition: lacking coherence or orderliness; a lack of systematic structure Characters in Literature & Film:  The 7 Dwarves (Snow White); Charlie (the Perks of Being a Wallflower); Clark Griswold (National…

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…