Overworn similes and metaphors:Similes such as ‘her eyes grew wide as plates’ or ‘his eyes bulged in anger’ are overused and (especially in the case of the former) exaggerations. Sometimes, instead of making faces your first stop for describing emotions, it’s wiser to involve the whol...
Similes, metaphors, and personification can elevate your descriptions, adding vivid imagery and emotional impact. Similes: "His eyes were as blue as the ocean," "She was as graceful as a swan." Metaphors: "Her laughter was a symphony," "He was a mountain of a man." Personificati...
Writing Good Essays (looking at your writing through someone else’s eyes) 8A Unit 1 Friends Main task. This is Li yingai, please say something about her Appearance Personality. Hi, everyone! Today I want to tell you about a famous person I really like and then it’s your turn… We...
Karly opened her eyes and looked at the stark white ceiling and walls that surrounded her. She could hear the constant beeping of the heart monitor to her left and the whispers of the doctors on her right. There were glass windows in front of her, where she saw her mom smile through te...
Type the words in the gaps, and press "Check" to see if your answers are right.short slim blonde long dark young brown tall Amy Winehouse was a woman. (age) She had dark hair. (length) She had eyes. (colour) She was and had lots of tattoos. (weight)Language...
Describing characters’ first appearances is an opportunity to create intrigue and mystery. Why does the woman living by herself in a dark, candlelit house wear a wedding dress always? Why does the man with shifty eyes keep looking over to the closed TV cabinet in the lounge when he thinks...
Many drafts in, when you can no longer see the work with fresh eyes, turn to your ears. Sound gives us clues about what is necessary and real. When you read your work aloud, which I always do, there are parts I might skip over, not really wanting to speak them. That’s your mind...
She's kind of exotic looking. She's got long dark hair and piercing black eyes. People think she is rather beautiful. Do you think she would like to meet Rich? Sure! Why don't we introduce them? Great idea! Key Vocabulary to be like =used for character description ...
The people have deep-set eyes, long noses, and [when they] pay the ultimate re-spect, [they] lick the feet and rub the heels [of the high person]. [In each] household, there aresome musicians and dancers. The king and the high officials mostly dress in brocade and felt;[they] ...
writing | Mid-term composition | Composition of college entrance examination | Synchronous classroom A good word for a face; a good phrase; a good paragraph Good words to write eyes, good sentences, good paragraph Good words about facial features Describe a person's manner, actions, mood... ...