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January 28, 2004
colors
filed under prose matters
I have a great affinity for descriptions that involve color. So much so that I have to stop myself from overdoing it in my own writing. I'm only allowed to use the word cerulean once in any book, for example. Verdigris is another word/color that rings for me as are: vermilion, topaz, malachite, ochre, umber, sienna.
January 28, 2004 07:08 AM
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*Erudite* color words like the ones you listed remind me of of onomatopoeia...in other words, they evoke rich images (rather than sounds). I find I have to be careful not to do the same thing when I write as well...fun
Posted by: Catherine at January 28, 2004 11:44 AM