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Setting Description Template: Video Arcade

March 13, 2010

Setting Description Template: Video Arcade

March 13, 2010

Sight Rows of machines with colorful pictures on the sides, glowing screens, toggles, controls, buttons, coin slots, ticket slide, coin exchange machine, ticket counter, thin patterned carpet or polished flooring,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Teamwork

March 11, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Teamwork

March 11, 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…

Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue

March 9, 2010

Color Thesaurus Entry: Blue

March 9, 2010

Real World Comparisons: Light: Robin’s egg Caribbean ocean Forget-me-not Cornflower Woad Periwinkle… Medium: Sky Pacific Blue Tang Fish Blue Jay Blue Rose Curacao The blue screen of death… Dark: Denim…

Setting Thesaurus Template: Garage

March 6, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Template: Garage

March 6, 2010

Sight Concrete floor with cracks in it, tire tread tracks, dirt, gravel, mud, dust, pegboard with tools, roll of orange extension cord hanging from a nail, steps or a landing,…

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Alienation

March 4, 2010

Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Alienation

March 4, 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…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waterfall

February 27, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waterfall

February 27, 2010

Sight A white, frothy cascade of water falling into a plunge pool, rocky outcroppings, lichen, moss, slippery rock, lush grasses, plants and flowers, mist, spray, rainbows, ripples, droplets, trees clinging…

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Death

February 25, 2010

Symbolism and Motif Entry: Death

February 25, 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…

The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus

February 23, 2010

The Symbolism and Motif Thesaurus

February 23, 2010

Each thesaurus collection is built with one concept in mind: creating powerful description. So far, we’ve looked at how to show emotion, how to create effective comparisons and contrasts, and…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Hotel Room

February 20, 2010

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Hotel Room

February 20, 2010

Sight Key card entry, fire escape plan on the back of the door, closet with non-removable hangers, extra blanket/pillow & iron on top shelf, carpet, Bathroom: small with tub/shower, tiled…

Color Thesaurus Entry: Pink

February 18, 2010

Color Thesaurus Entry: Pink

February 18, 2010

Real World Comparisons: Light: Cancer ribbon Pigs Cotton candy Strawberry ice cream Grapefruit flesh Cooked shrimp… Medium: Flamingo Pink lemonade Stargazer lily Guava flesh Cat tongue Rare meat… Dark: Dragon…