by Jenn | Mar 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hearts are very popular for idioms. There’s “heart to heart,” “wearing your heart on your sleeve,” “broken heart,” “bleeding heart,” and this week’s winner, “heart of gold.” To have a heart of...
by Jenn | Feb 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
And the award for best idiom in a motion picture goes to……PIECE OF CAKE. Here in Los Angeles, traffic alerts are already being issued and roads are starting to close in preparation for Sunday’s Academy Awards show. It started me thinking that there should be an award...
by Jenn | Feb 18, 2016 | Idioms, Uncategorized
Welcome to the Idiom of the Week. Every week, I’m going to explain an idiom and include a writing prompt. An idiom is an expression whose meaning is different than the actual meaning of the words. Idioms are what bring language to life, so without further adieu,...
by Jenn | Jul 30, 2015 | Summer
When we think about writing, we think about sitting at a desk with pencil and paper or typing on a computer keyboard. When we think about summer, we think about anything but sitting at a desk. So is “summer writing” an oxymoron? Hardly. Summer is the time to get...
by Jenn | May 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Jenn | Mar 26, 2015 | Figurative Language, hyperbole
If you ask random people on the street to define figurative language, you will likely get a bunch of blank stares, and a few uh’s and um’s. We all exaggerate, we use comparisons, and words that start with the same letter. But we don’t do it with purpose or intention....
by Jenn | Mar 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Here’s a little figurative language motivation to get everybody through the weekend. I have a huge soft spot for motivational sayings and posters, so I thought it would be fun to combine that with figurative language. Have a good weekend and keep...
by Jenn | Oct 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Whether children are in a school that ability groups or not, they are sure to compare themselves to their peers. Unfortunately, so are their parents. Given that our human nature is naturally competitive, I thought this would be a good time of year to share a piece...
by Jenn | Sep 10, 2014 | hyperbole
Writers have many tools at their fingertips. Hyperbole is one of my favorites. It is an exaggeration meant to make a point in a figurative and imaginative way. Used correctly, it can add a comedic element and make your writing come alive. Consider which is more...
