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Narrative Writing Notes:

Idioms:
1. A storm in a teacup - A big fuss about something trivial.
2. To take the bull by the horns - To confront a problem directly.
3. Piece of cake/walk in the park - Something very easy.
4. To go back to the drawing board - To start over with a fresh approach.
5. Time was racing like sand from a time box - This is a creative variation; you
could also use "time flew by" or "time slipped away" for clarity.

Barking up the wrong tree - To pursue the wrong course of action or make a false
assumption.
Example: If he thinks she will change her mind, he’s barking up the wrong tree.

Cut corners - To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often at the expense
of quality.
Example: The contractor cut corners to save money, which led to major issues down
the line.

Face the music - To confront the consequences of one's actions.


Example: After avoiding the issue for weeks, he finally had to face the music and
accept responsibility.

Hit the books - To study hard.


Example: With finals approaching, she knew she needed to hit the books if she
wanted to pass.

Keep your chin up - To stay positive in difficult times.


Example: Even though things were tough, she tried to keep her chin up and remain
optimistic.

On cloud nine - To be extremely happy.


Example: He was on cloud nine after receiving the news of his promotion.

Similes:
1. Mind spun like a whirlwind of confusion - Compares the mind’s confusion to a
whirlwind.
2. Voice like thunder rumbled through the darkness - Compares the voice to thunder.
3. Leaves caught in a gentle autumn breeze - Compares the movement of leaves to the
breeze.

Metaphors:
1. Her heart heavy with the weight of what was to come - Compares the heart’s
emotional burden to physical weight.
2. Confronting the forgotten past was a bittersweet relief - Compares the act of
confronting the past to a bittersweet relief.
3. Anxiety gripped my heart - Compares anxiety’s effect to a physical grip.
4. Worry felt like a heavy stone pressing on my chest - Compares worry to a heavy
stone.
5. Ghostly whispers echoed in the thick apprehensive air - Compares whispers to
ghosts.
6. Metallic tang of fear clung to my mouth - Compares the taste of fear to metal.
7. Uncanny realization hit me like a cold splash of water - Compares realization to
a cold splash.

Other Figurative Language:


1. Her heart pounded - Descriptive of physical reaction.
2. Memories came rushing back - Personification of memories.
3. As memories flooded back - Metaphor describing memories overwhelming the mind.
4. Felt a deep ache in her chest - Descriptive of emotional pain.
5. Heart racing - Descriptive of physical reaction.
6. Made my heart skip a beat - Descriptive of sudden excitement or fear.
7. Wave of worry washed over her face - Metaphor describing worry affecting
appearance.
8. Tears welled in her eyes - Descriptive of emotional response.
9. Cries went unanswered - Descriptive of neglect.
10.Wind howled through the cracks - Personification of wind.
11. Relentless rain pounded the roof - Descriptive of rain’s intensity.
12. Shadows dance menacingly on the rotting wall - Personification of shadows.
13. Paralyzed with fear - Descriptive of extreme fear.
14. Radio crackled to life - Descriptive of the radio’s sound.
15. Hustle and bustle of the city - Descriptive of busy city life.
16. Chilling realization - Descriptive of a disturbing realization.
17. Sand sparkled in the sunshine - Descriptive of sand's appearance.
18. Cool breeze made the lush green trees sway gracefully - Descriptive of the
breeze's effect.
19. Huge black clouds ominously covered the sky - Descriptive of clouds’
appearance.
20. Soaked through - Descriptive of being drenched.
21. Panic set in - Descriptive of the onset of panic.
22. Chilled to the bone - Descriptive of extreme cold or fear.
23. Surprising warmth enveloped us - Descriptive of unexpected warmth.
24. Crunch of frozen leaves beneath our feet - Descriptive of the sound of leaves.
25. Heightened sense of dread - Descriptive of an increased feeling of dread.
26. Children darted ahead - Descriptive of children’s movement.
27. Lingering in the eerily silent space - Descriptive of the atmosphere.
28. Time was ticking* - Descriptive of the passage of time.

"In the shadows, the true danger reveals itself"

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