"Take My Word For It!" - creative writing for kids

June Theme: Onomatopoeia

Every month we highlight a creative writing technique as the theme of the month. This month's theme is...ONOMATOPOEIA.

But don't be intimidated by it's size! Onomatopoeias really just make crazy fun sounds!

Here's a quick definition:

Onomatopoeia: the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.

Example: BANG! CRASH! BOINK! POW!

Did you know that on the Batman and Robin original series in the 1960s, onomatopoeia was used during action sequences to make all those viewers at home feel the intensity of a battle scene? Check it out:

 

Now here's a challenge we invite you to try: write an example of Onomatopoeia for an object or things found at the seashore.

The most captivating and original examples of onomatopoeia will be entered in our drawing to win a fabulous word game! Write and send your entry along with your name and age to wordincubator@gmail.com.

May Theme: Personification

This month's creative writing theme is Personification. Just like the simile and metaphor, a personification is a form of figurative language that will add flavor to your writing!

Here's a quick definition:

Personification: giving something (like an object or animal) human-like actions or qualities

ex: The daffodils stood up straighter as the sun warmed them.

Want to try your hand at it? Well we have another challenge for you this month: Come up with a personification to describe an article of clothing...

Our favorite example will win another fabulous word prize! Write your most creative personification and send it along with your name and age to info@takemywordforit.com!

Happy writing!

Winner of April Simile & Metaphor Contest!

The winner of last month's Simile & Metaphor contest is Kim Bielak, from Berkeley, CA!

Take a look at Kim's Spring simile:

"The colors of Spring are as refreshing as crisp creek water."

Congratulations Kim! Check out the word prize you've won!

Look out for May's contest with personification!

April Theme: Metaphor & Simile

Did you know that "Take My Word For It!" 's theme for the month of April is Simile & Metaphor?

These are like spices that will add flavor to your writing! They're easy to use, and fun to create!

Here's a quick definition:

metaphor: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things.

example: Mary is such a fast runner. She's a cheetah!

simile: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.

example: You don't want to go outside today, it's as hot as an oven!

 Here's a challenge to get your fingers tickling the keyboard: write a metaphor or simile describing the season SPRING.

 

The most captivating metaphor or simile will be entered in our drawing to win a fabulous word game! Write your most creative metaphor or simile and send it along with your name and age to wordincubator@gmail.com