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Natural: Vines, creepers Falling leaves DNA strands Sea shells Tornadoes Fiddle heads… Man-made: Old phone cords Bed springs Perms Rotini pasta Energy saving light bulbs Cinnamon buns… Synonyms: helix, coil, corkscerw,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Attic

October 24, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Attic

October 24, 2009

Sight insulation, exposed wooden beams, pipes, wiring, exhaust fan, porthole window, cracks showing light, airflow tubing, mice/rat/small animal feces, bugs, spiderwebs, dirty floors, dust, boxes, barrels, trunks, old furniture, broken…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Crusty

October 22, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Crusty

October 22, 2009

Natural: Scabs Dried sea foam Lime Dried Tears Tree bark Water scale… Man-made: Meringue Buns Scones Over gelled hair Bread Pastries… Synonyms: flaky, crispy, brittle, well baked, scabby… Describing texture…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Ocean/Sea Bed

October 17, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Ocean/Sea Bed

October 17, 2009

Sight sand, shells, sea cucumber, coral (brain, staghorn, sea fan, sea whip), rocks, fish (tuna, cod, swordfish, clown fish, salmon, blow fish, sunfish, sailfish, marlin, grouper) octopus, crabs, clams, conch…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold

October 15, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Gold

October 15, 2009

Real World Comparisons: Jewelry (wedding bands, earrings, bracelets, chain necklaces, watches, etc) 1st place medal or trophy Bullion, gold coin, doubloon, sovereigns, etc Nuggets, bars Chocolate bar wrappers (Cara milk,…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waiting Room

October 10, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Waiting Room

October 10, 2009

Sight Tattered magazines, coffee table filled with magazines and travel books, cardboard holders with pamphlets, advertisement posters on the walls, a receptionist’s desk, hallway leading to exam rooms, rows of…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Star

October 8, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Star

October 8, 2009

Natural: Star aniseApple core cross sectionStar fishBalloon flowerLillyTomato stem… Man-made: Star of DavidSheriff’s badgeChristmas tree topperStar of FameGold star stickersWheel rims… Synonyms: pentagram, hexagram, pentacle, starred Describing a shape…

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Basement

October 3, 2009

Setting Thesaurus Entry: Basement

October 3, 2009

Sight Wooden steps, cement floor with small cracks in it, floor drain, cobwebs, bare bulb light with a string pull switch, washing machine, dryer, freezer, boxes, recycling bins, bins full…

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Pitted

October 1, 2009

Colors, Textures and Shapes: Pitted

October 1, 2009

Natural: Unpolished marble Sandstone Orange peel Honeycomb Acne scars Barnacles… Man-made: Old concrete (sidewalks,etc) Cracker tops (Ritz, soda) Weathered brick Rust blooms Golf balls Sponges… Synonyms: pock, honeycombed, cratered, pocked,…

Setting Thesarus Entry: Church

September 26, 2009

Setting Thesarus Entry: Church

September 26, 2009

Sight Wooden pews, arranged into rows, a shelf on the back of each pew holding a bible and song book, an altar, pulpit, crucifixes, crosses, rosaries, decorative banners with key…