Where?
House, Garden, Castle,
Derelict building, Forest/Wood,
Beach, Space, Island,
Plane/Train/Ferry/Boat, Shop,
Museum, Cinema, Hospital,
Garage, Train station, School
Shopping Centre, Office,
Fairground/Theme park, jail,
street, park, tower, sky, farm.
Imagined lands such as Narnia,
Lapland, Platform 9 ¾ .
Historical Settings: During the
first and second world wars,
during Tudor times, during the
Roman times.
Time of Year
Seasons: Autumn, Winter,
Spring, Summer.
Months of Year: January,
February, March, April, May,
June, July, August, September,
October, November, December.
Time of Day
Time: Daylight, twilight, dusk,
dawn, midday, midnight, early
morning, late night, middle of the
night, mid-morning, lunchtime,
dinner time, late afternoon,
afternoon, late morning.
SEE FEEL What is the weather like?
Dawn breaking Negative feelings: frightened , Sunny: glorious, warm sun,
Sun rising slowly concerned, fearful, scared, upset, beautiful, glittering sun beams,
Birds soaring/swooping, emotional, depressed, bitter, brilliant rays of light, cloudless,
Shattered glass windows gloomy/glum, fed up, angry, radiant, pleasant, summery, bright,
Rippling curtains malicious, violent, tense, stressed, beaming, blazing, twinkling,
Waves crashing lonely, isolated, apprehensive, glaring, glimmering, sparkling.
Train thundering past worried, on edge, pressured,
Clanging afraid, annoyed, ashamed, tired, Cloudy: overcast, dull, grey
Darkness shattered, anxious, confused, horizon, murky skies, plentiful
Brilliant light irritated, embarrassed, surprised, clouds, darkened, gloomy, foggy,
Boats bobbing frustrated, shocked, nervous, dismal, dusky, misty, drab, sunless.
Shoppers bustling bored.
Heated discussions Stormy: torrential rain, booming
Children playing Positive feelings: cheerful, safe, thunder, daggers of lightening,
People waiting nostalgic, relaxed, comfortable, blowy, blustering, foul, boisterous,
Sweeping beach enthusiastic, joyful, ecstatic, wet, wild, torrid, turbulent skies.
Lush grass eager, loved, secure, warm,
settled, relieved, confident, Rainy: lashing rain, drizzle,
HEAR thoughtful, friendly, proud, downpour, shower, monsoon,
pleased, friendly, drizzly, soggy, drippy, dewy, damp,
Birds chirping/squarking dank, raindrops splashing/dripping/
Wind whistling/howling trickling/pouring/pounding.
Pitter-patter of raindrops SMELL
Trees swaying Windy: blustering, blustery, airy,
Thud of footsteps Dusty, damp, musty, fresh, sweet, brisk, drafty, gusty, wild,
Crashing/Banging/Thudding sour, bitter, stink, stench, scent, windswept, tempestuous, fresh,
Storm thundering through the spicy, whiff, reek, delicious, howling wind, raging wind,
clouds disgusting, essence, fragrance, turbulent wind, roaring, violent,
Shouting/Chanting/Cheering fragrant, incense, burning, howling.
Strange noises smouldering, freshly baked bread,
Creaking hinges/floorboards salty, roses, sea air, petrol, odour, Cold: chilly, fresh, frosty, icy, raw,
Sirens home cooking. freezing.
Screams/shrieks
Roar of traffic Made by E Alston 2007