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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…

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Worry Wart

October 8, 2011

Character Traits Thesaurus Entry: Worry Wart

October 8, 2011

Definition: Characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear Characters in Literature: Piglet, Mrs. Weasley, Bard of Dale (The Hobbit) Common Portrayals: overprotective maternal figures, hypochondriacs, conspiracy theorists, chaperones and nurses…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Vortex

October 6, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Vortex

October 6, 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: Funny

October 1, 2011

Character Trait Entry: Funny

October 1, 2011

Definition: comical, causing amusement or laughter Characters in Literature: Fred & George Weasley (Harry Potter); Mia (Princess Diaries); Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Common Portrayals: Comedians, class clowns, nighttime…

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Fall

September 29, 2011

Weather Thesaurus Entry: Fall

September 29, 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…