Painting Pictures with Words: Writing Without Adjectives

Using our handout, "Adjectives to Describe a Character," choose one adjective to illustrate a person's character in a short piece of writing. Do not use that adjective in your writing or comment. In fact, you may not use ANY adjectives; instead, use dialogue, description of setting, description of actions.

Length: 50 to 75 words

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A Favourite Line, Idea, Image

Without naming the poet, choose a favourite line, idea or image from the list poems presented today. Write no more than 50 words (not including the excerpt chosen).