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Posts by Becca Puglisi

Definition: disposed to avoid a person or thing; hesitant in committing oneself Characters in Literature/Popular Culture: Lena (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Edward Scissorhands, Celie (The Color Purple) Common Portrayals:…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dew

July 28, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dew

July 28, 2011

WEATHER and PHENOMENA 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 Traits Entry: Dishonest

July 23, 2011

Character Traits Entry: Dishonest

July 23, 2011

Definition: untrustworthy; lacking honesty, untruthful Characters in Literature: The Great Gatsby; Rita Skeeter (Harry Potter) Pinocchio, Pirate Characters (ie Jack Sparrow; Captain Hook) Common Portrayals: Pirates, Gamblers, Swindlers, Politicians, ‘the bad…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Wind

July 21, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Wind

July 21, 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 Thesaurus Entry: Ambitious

July 16, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Ambitious

July 16, 2011

Definition: having a desire to achieve a particular goal Characters in Literature: Dr. Frankenstein, Edmond Dantes (The Count of Monte Cristo), Laura Ingalls **note: Does anyone else find the kidlit…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Hailstorm

June 9, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Hailstorm

June 9, 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 Thesaurus Entry: Proper

June 4, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Proper

June 4, 2011

Definition: strictly accurate; decorous; marked by suitability, rightness, and appropriateness Characters in literature: Aunt Alexandra (To Kill a Mockingbird), Miss Rachel (Anne of Green Gables), members of The Daughters of…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sunshine

June 2, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Sunshine

June 2, 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: Conceited

May 28, 2011

Character Traits Entry: Conceited

May 28, 2011

Definition: An overly favorable view of oneself and one’s abilities, vanity, egotism Characters in Literature: Malfoy in Harry Potter, Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice Common Portrayals: The loud braggart, the jock…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Drought

May 26, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Drought

May 26, 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…