SHAPE THESAURUS

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Shape is one of the most essential ingredients of description, and using a comparison with a common object (either man-made or within nature) can be a strong way to 'show' and utilize word economy. Sometimes the shape of something can have symbolic meaning, but even if it does not, describing important objects in the setting helps readers see the landscape and feel more part of the scene.
COMPARISONS:

NATURAL:
Caves
A snow-laden sapling
Bent grasses
An arched back
Plant stems
A cat stretching
Fingers tented or laced together
An eyebrow
A melon rind
Rainbows
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