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Generously compiled by Liana Brooks Sight microscope, scalpel, red stain, blue stain, gel, counter top, bunson burner, blue flame, beaker, vial, specimen rack, dissection table, skeleton, anatomical model, cabinets, computer,…

Shape Thesaurus Entry: Tube

December 17, 2009

Shape Thesaurus Entry: Tube

December 17, 2009

Natural: Grass stems Straw Reeds Burrows Intestines Valves (heart, etc.)… Man-made: Straw Culverts Pipes (copper, metal, PVC) A pencil with no lead A pen with no ink chamber Flashlight… Synonyms: cylinder,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Park

December 12, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: City Park

December 12, 2009

Sight tall trees, well-tended bright green grass, park benches, water fountain, drink fountain, fields, joggers, dog-walkers, strollers, women with strollers, holding toddlers by the hand, a pond with ducks/swans/geese, garbage…

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Smooth

December 10, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Smooth

December 10, 2009

Natural: Skin of an apple/eggplant/watermelon Leaves River-tumbled pebbles Pearls Rose petals Shark fin… Man-made: Paper Freshly shaved skin Metal Plastic Sterling silver Gold wedding band… Synonyms: polished, flowing, sleek, flat, flush,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Abandoned Mine

December 5, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Old Abandoned Mine

December 5, 2009

For a reader to relate to the story’s action, they need a physical anchor to tie the characters to. But it can be difficult, finding the right words to convey…

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe

December 3, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Stripe

December 3, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Nature: Rainbows Zebras Tigers Raccoon Tail Skunk Stripe ball python… Man Made: Layer cake Candy Cane Barber Pole Hazard signs Hair highlights Racing stripe on cars… Synonyms…

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Heart

November 25, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Heart

November 25, 2009

Natural: Heart Bleeding Heart blooms Clover leaves Strawberries Galešnjak, a heart-shaped island in Croatia Calla Lily… Man-made: Valentine’s chocolates Paper valentines Heart locket Jewelry Decorative waffles Cookie cutter… Synonyms: none Describing…

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Squishy

November 21, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shape Entry: Squishy

November 21, 2009

Natural: Mud Wet clay Ripe bananas/pears/peaches/grapes Cellulite Wet snow Cheeks Hugs Liver/organs Fat Rare/raw meat Sea onions Raw fish Clams/oysters Slugs Mushrooms Fresh sap beads Egg yolk Raisins, dates, prunes…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teen Bedroom Closet

November 14, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Teen Bedroom Closet

November 14, 2009

Sight Clothing on hangers, laundry hamper, pile of rumpled clothing, orphaned socks, shoes lined up in a row or thrown together in a jumble, shelving, coats, books, board games, stuffed…

Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent

November 4, 2009

Color Thesaurus Entry: Transparent

November 4, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Natural: Clean rivers, streams, lakes Dew drops Rain drops Melted snow Ice Jellyfish… Man Made: Glass lenses Pool water Glass Suran wrap Ziplock bags Plastic slip covers……