Material suitability: Age 10 and above
This article shares some useful suggestions on how to write an interesting essay packed with vivid descriptions about An Adventure.
Story Planning
Weather
Freezing, Snowing, Chilly, Wintry
Raining, Inclement, Drizzling, Downpour, Shower, Stormy, Deluge
Sunny, Scorching, Sweltering, Stifling, Suffocating, Searing
Humid, Steamy, Sultry, Stuffy, Muggy, Clammy
Foggy, Misty, Hazy, Smoky
Characters
Physical Attributes
Stocky, Hefty, Burly, Brawny, Muscular
Portly, Stout, Plump, Fat, Overweight, Chubby, Obese, Meaty, Fleshy
Petite, Dainty, Tiny, Elfin, Small-boned
Lanky, Slender, Slim, Lean, Scrawny, Skeletal, Scraggy, Emaciated, Bony, Gaunt, Rangy, Skin-and-bones
Personalities
Vivacious, Lively, Bubbly, High-Spirited, Animated, Energetic, Zestful, Cheery, Cheerful, Full of vim and vigour, Sunny
Dull, Boring, Lifeless, Soulless, Passionless, Spiritless, Unspirited, Insipid,
Zestless
Angry, Irascible, Quick-tempered, Short-tempered, Bad-tempered, Ill-tempered, Hot-tempered, Snappy, Tetchy, Testy, Touchy, Edgy, Crabby
Relaxed, Even-tempered, Placid, Mellow, Happy-go-lucky, Blithe, Carefree, Good-natured
Setting
Man-made
Zoos, Gardens, Parks, Farms, Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Libraries, Schools, Offices, Factories, Homes, Ships, Aeroplanes, Cars
Natural
Forests, Mountains, Hills, Jungles, Rivers, Oceans, Seas, Meadows, Islands
Writing the Story
Story Introduction
Introduce the weather, characters & setting
Build-up to Climax
Internal Problems
Conflicts between different characters
Internal emotional struggle within a character
External problems
Natural disasters
Sudden weather changes
Technological disruption
Power outage
Story Climax
Violence
Killed in an explosion
Severely injured/maimed/wounded/mutilated
Humour/Disgust
Defecated in the pants
Lost a tooth
Hair wig flew away
Romance
They fell deeply in love
She betrayed him
Touching/Stirring
He took the bullet for her
She begged for his forgiveness
Resolution
Moral
Turn over a new leaf; Change for the better
Promise to become a more compassionate/caring/merciful/tolerant/considerate/thoughtful person
Physical
Kickstart a healthy lifestyle
Mental
Vow to become stronger/tougher/more resilient/more adaptable/more flexible
Realise the importance of education and decide to commit more time and effort to learning
Spiritual
Serve God
Show gratitude to God
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