Writing Craft

Definition: marked with the desire or skill to create Characters in Literature: Olivia (the pig), Amy March (Little Women), Skeeter Phelan (The Help), Joe (The Sky is Everywhere) Common Portrayals: artists, authors and…

Definition: having an aura of allure and fascination; a showy attractiveness Characters in Literature and Pop Culture: Scarlett O’Hara (Gone with the Wind), Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby), Audrey Hepburn,…

Definition:  a strong level of mental development or wisdom, often beyond one’s years Characters in Literature:  Hermione (Harry Potter); Katniss (Hunger Games); Hazel & Augustus (The Fault In Our Stars…

Definition: free from agitation or disturbance; composed; level-headed Characters in Literature: Legolas, Spock, Nick Andros (The Stand), Yoda Common Portrayals: parents and grandparents, religious figures, mentors, immortals Clichés to Avoid:  the wise mentor who shows…

Definition: Responsive to stimuli; strongly susceptible to the attitudes and emotions of others Characters in Literature: Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter); Jonas (The Giver); John Coffey (The Green Mile) Common Portrayals: the…

Definition: being easily roused into a state of excitement Characters in Literature: Gilderoy Lockhart (HP and the Chamber of Secrets), Fflewddur Fflam (The Black Cauldron), Tigger Common Portrayals: children, sidekicks, crackpots Clichés…

Definition:  mental or moral resilience to face opposition, danger or difficulties, despite one’s own fear Characters in Literature: Harry Potter (Harry Potter); Hans Hubermann (The Book Thief); Frodo (Lord of…

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,…