#the wording and the kinesthetic imagery

[ilynpilled]

i love how the moment jaime expresses real autonomy and conflicting desire both of them immediately reject him in some form

[liketwoswansinbalance]

SGE Characters as Literary Things

(Not all of these are actual literary or rhetorical devices; some are just writing techniques, forms, genres, mediums, etc.)

This is a bit abstract, so I’m curious about how subjective these might be. Does anyone agree or disagree? And feel free to make additions if you think I left anything out, or request another character that isn’t here.

Hopefully this makes (intuitive?) sense. As always, I'm willing to explain my thought process behind any of the things I've listed.

Also, anyone can treat this like a “Tag Yourself” meme, if you want. Whose list do you most relate to, use, or encounter?

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LANCELOT (I know—how odd that I’m starting with a minor character and not Rafal, but wait. There’s a method to my madness. Also, watch out for overlap!):

Metonymy, synecdoche (no, literally, to me, these are him.)

Zeugma

Analogy

Figures of speech

Slang, argot

Colloquialisms

Idioms

TEDROS:

Simile

Metaphor

Rhyming couplets

Rhyme schemes

Sonnets

Commercial fiction

Coming-of-age genre

Line enjambment

Overuse of commas

Cadence, prose speech

Waxing poetic, verse (not prose)

Alliteration

Kinesthetic imagery

Phallic imagery/sword sexual innuendos (sorry)

The chivalric romance genre

AGATHA:

Anaphora, repetition

Semicolon, periods

Line breaks

Terse, dry prose

Semantics (not syntax)

Elegy

Resonance

Consonance, alliteration

Pseudonym

Narrative parallels

Realism

Satire

SOPHIE:

Sophistry (yes, there is a word for it!)

Imagery

Italics, emphasis

Em dash

Aphrodisiac imagery

Unreliable narrator, bias

Rashomon effect

Syntax (not semantics)

Diction

Chiasmus (think: “Fair is foul and foul is fair.”)

Rhetorical purpose

Provocation, calls to action

Voice, writing style

Rhetorical modes: pathos, logos, ethos

Metaphor

Hyperbole, exaggeration

Sensationalism, journalism

Surrealism

Verisimilitude

Egocentrism

Callbacks (but not foreshadowing or call-forwards)

Narrative parallels

Paralepsis, occultatio, apophasis, denial

Hypothetical dialogue

Monologue

JAPETH:

Sibilance

Lacuna

Villanelle (an obsessive, repetitive form of poetry)

Soliloquy

ARIC:

Sentence fragments

RHIAN (TCY):

Unreliable narrator

Setup, payoff

Chekhov’s gun

Epistolary novel

RHIAN (prequels):

Multiple povs

Perspective

Dramatic irony

Situational irony

Chiaroscuro (in imagery)

Endpapers

Frontispiece

Deckled edges

Narrative parallels

Foreshadowing

Call-forwards

Foil

Death of the author

RAFAL:

Omniscient narrator

Perspective

Surrealism

Etymology

Word families or 'linguistic ecosystems'

Latin

Verbal irony

Gallows humor

Narrative parallels

Call-forwards

Circular endings

Parallel sentences or balanced sentence structure

Narrative parallels

Foil

Juxtaposition

Authorial intent (“return of the author”)

HESTER:

Protagonist

Allusions

Gothic imagery

ANADIL:

Defamiliarization

Deuteragonist (second most important character in relation to the protagonist)

Psychic distance

Sterile prose

Forewords, prologues

Works cited pages

DOT:

Tone

Gustatory imagery

Tritagonist (third most important character in relation to the protagonist)

KIKO:

Sidekick

Falling action

Dedications, author's notes, epigraph, acknowledgements

Epitaph (Tristan)

BEATRIX:

Pacing

Rising Action

Climax

HORT:

Unrequited love

Falling resolution

Anticlimax

Malapropism

Innuendo

Asides

Brackets, parentheses

Cliché

EVELYN SADER:

Synesthetic imagery

Villanelle

Foreshadowing

AUGUST SADER:

Stream of consciousness style

Imagery

Foreshadowing

Coming-of-age genre

Elegy

Omniscience

Rhetorical questions

Time skips, non-linear narratives

Epilogues

MARIALENA:

Diabolus ex machina

Malapropism

Malaphors, mixed metaphors

Slant rhyme

Caveat

Parentheses

Footnotes

MERLIN:

Deus ex machina

Iambic pentameter

Filler words

BETTINA:

Screenwriting

Shock value

[keithmichaela]

MY OWN STORY

**Title: Snowbound Solitude**

**Synopsis:**

In a small town blanketed by snow, Ethan, a solitary figure haunted by his past, finds solace in the snowy wilderness. When Sarah, a curious wanderer, crosses paths with him, their journey together begins, unraveling the mysteries hidden within Ethan's guarded heart.

**Setting:** A quaint small town buried under layers of snow, with cozy cabins, frost-covered forests, and icy rivers.

**Story:**

Ethan stood atop a snow-covered hill, surrounded by the serene beauty of the winter landscape. Each snowflake that danced around him seemed to whisper fragments of his past, memories buried beneath layers of cold and solitude.

As he roamed through the snow-covered woods, Ethan stumbled upon an abandoned cabin, its windows frosted over and snow piled high on the roof. The air was thick with the scent of pine mingled with the crisp scent of snow, triggering memories of a life long forgotten but never truly left behind.

One cold winter's day, Sarah, drawn by the allure of the snowy wilderness, stumbled upon Ethan's secluded cabin. Intrigued by his solitary presence, she approached him cautiously, her footsteps soft against the snow-covered ground, her heart full of curiosity and a determination to uncover the secrets hidden within the frosty depths of his heart.

By the frozen banks of a river, Ethan and Sarah sat together in silence, the only sounds the gentle rush of the icy water and the soft crunch of snow beneath their boots. Sarah's warmth thawed the frost around Ethan's heart, her presence a beacon of light in the cold winter wilderness.

Together, they trekked through the snow-covered forests, their breath forming clouds in the crisp winter air, each step bringing them closer to unraveling the mysteries of Ethan's troubled past. In a moment of vulnerability, Ethan opened up to Sarah, his words hanging in the frosty air as he shared the painful memories that had haunted him for so long, finding solace in her compassionate presence amidst the icy silence.

With Sarah by his side, Ethan found the courage to confront his past and embrace the future that lay ahead, the snowy landscape a backdrop to their newfound connection, their footsteps leaving a trail of warmth in the cold winter wilderness.

**Imagery:**

1. **Visual Imagery:** Snow-covered town, frosty cabins, icy riverbanks.

2. **Auditory Imagery:** Gentle rush of icy water, soft crunch of snow.

3. **Olfactory Imagery:** Scent of pine mingled with the crisp scent of snow.

4. **Tactile Imagery:** Frost-covered windows, icy cold air, Sarah's warmth.

5. **Gustatory Imagery:** Not explicitly mentioned.

6. **Kinesthetic Imagery:** Trekking through snow, sitting by the frozen river.

**Figures of Speech:**

1. **Metaphor:** Lone wolf, heart buried beneath the cold.

2. **Simile:** Sarah's warmth thawing the frost around Ethan's heart.

3. **Personification:** Snowflakes dancing, memories buried beneath the cold.

4. **Hyperbole:** Memories that refuse to thaw.

5. **Symbolism:** Snow as solitude, river as life's flow.

6. **Alliteration:** Frost-covered forests, gentle rush of icy water.

7. **Onomatopoeia:** Soft crunch of snow, gentle rush of water.

8. **Irony:** Ethan, the "lone wolf," finding companionship amidst the snow.

9. **Oxymoron:** Frosty warmth.

10. **Parallelism:** Each step bringing them closer to understanding.

[skylerchasesbooks]

How To Use Imagery

You’ve probably encountered the expression “paint a picture with words.” In poetry and literature, this is known as imagery: the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience in the reader.

Here, one creates imagery by using figures of speech like simile (a direct comparison between two things); metaphor (comparison between two unrelated things that share common characteristics); personification (giving human attributes to nonhuman things); and onomatopoeia (a word that mimics the natural sound of a thing).

Here are seven types of imagery you can use when writing:

1. Visual Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of sight by describing something the speaker or narrator of the poem sees. It may include colors, brightness, shapes, sizes, and patterns. To provide readers with visual imagery, poets often use metaphor, simile, or personification in their description.

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2. Auditory Imagery: This form of poetic imagery appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing or sound. It may include music and other pleasant sounds, harsh noises, or silence. In addition to describing a sound, the poet might also use a sound device like onomatopoeia, or words that imitate sounds, so reading the poem aloud recreates the auditory experience

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3. Gustatory Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of taste by describing something the speaker or narrator of the poem tastes. It may include sweetness, sourness, saltiness, savoriness, or spiciness. This is especially effective when the poet describes a taste that the reader has experienced before and can recall from sense memory.

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4. Tactile Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of touch by describing something the speaker of the poem feels on their body. It may include the feel of temperatures, textures, and other physical sensations.

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5. Olfactory Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of smell by describing something the speaker of the poem inhales. It may include pleasant fragrances or off-putting odors.

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6. Kinesthetic Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of motion. It may include the sensation of speeding along in a vehicle, a slow sauntering, or a sudden jolt when stopping, and it may apply to the movement of the poem’s speaker/narrator or objects around them.

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7. Organic Imagery: In this form of poetic imagery, the poet communicates internal sensations such as fatigue, hunger, and thirst as well as internal emotions such as fear, love, and despair.

Now next time you write, you can have these in mind in order to create beautiful images that will enhance the reader’s experience by use of all the senses!

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[perpetual-stories]

Dive in Deeper: Imagery

Let’s not dilly-dally!

What is Imagery?

imagery is a vivid and vibrant form of description that appeals to readers’ senses and imagination

imagery” is not focused solely on visual representations or mental images—it refers to the full spectrum of sensory experiences, including internal emotions and physical sensations.

Seven Types of Imagery

Visual imagery. In this form of poetic imagery, the poet/writer appeals to the reader’s sense of sight by describing something the speaker or narrator of the poem sees. It may include colors, brightness, shapes, sizes, and patterns. To provide readers with visual imagery, poets often use metaphor, simile, or personification in their description.

Auditory imagery. This form of imagery appeals to the reader’s sense of hearing or sound. It may include music and other pleasant sounds, harsh noises, or silence. In addition to describing a sound, the writer might also use a sound device like onomatopoeia, or words that imitate sounds, so reading the poem aloud recreates the auditory experience.

Gustatory imagery. In this form of imagery, the poet/writer appeals to the reader’s sense of taste by describing something the speaker or narrator tastes. It may include sweetness, sourness, saltiness, savoriness, or spiciness. This is especially effective when describing a taste that the reader has experienced before and can recall from sense memory.

Tactile imagery. In this form of imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of touch by describing something the speaker feels on their body. It may include the feel of temperatures, textures, and other physical sensations.

Olfactory imagery. In this form of imagery, the writer/poet appeals to the reader’s sense of smell by describing something the speaker of the poem inhales. It may include pleasant fragrances or off-putting odors.

Kinesthetic imagery. In this form of imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of motion. It may include the sensation of speeding along in a vehicle, a slow sauntering, or a sudden jolt when stopping, and it may apply to the movement of the speaker/narrator or objects around them.

Organic imagery. In this form of imagery, the poet communicates internal sensations such as fatigue, hunger, and thirst as well as internal emotions such as fear, love, and despair.

Short and quick, I switch between writer and poet but it’s the same, really.

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[sincerelylaurel]

imagery in poetry

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source: masterclass

in poetry, imagery is a vivid and vibrant form of description that appeals to readers’ senses and imagination. despite the word’s connotation, “imagery” is not focused solely on visual representations or mental images—it refers to the full spectrum of sensory experiences, including internal emotions and physical sensations. here are 7 main types of imagery in poetry!

visual imagery

in this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of sight by describing something the speaker or narrator of the poem sees. it may include colors, brightness, shapes, sizes, and patterns. examples of imagery include metaphors, similes, or personification, which can help conjure a clear picture in a reader’s mind.

auditory imagery

this kind of imagery invokes a reader’s sense of hearing or sound. it may include music and other pleasant sounds, harsh noises, or silence. in addition to describing a sound, the poet might also use a sound device like onomatopoeia, or words that imitate sounds, so reading the poem aloud recreates the auditory experience.

gustatory imagery

this use of imagery appeals to a reader’s sense of taste by describing something the speaker or narrator of the poem tastes. it may include sweetness, sourness, saltiness, savoriness, or spiciness. this is especially effective when the poet describes a taste a reader has experienced before and can recall from sense memory.

tactile imagery

in this form of poetic imagery, the poet focuses on the sense of touch, describing something the speaker of the poem feels on their body. it may include the feel of temperatures, textures, and other physical sensations.

olfactory imagery

in this form of poetic imagery, the poet appeals to the reader’s sense of smell by describing something the speaker of the poem inhales. it may include pleasant fragrances or off-putting odors.

kinesthetic imagery

with kinesthetic imagery, the poet describes a sense of motion. it may include the sensation of speeding along in a vehicle, a slow sauntering, or a sudden jolt when stopping, and it may apply to the movement of the poem’s speaker/narrator or objects around them.

organic imagery

in this form of poetic imagery, the poet communicates internal sensations such as fatigue, hunger, and thirst, as well as internal emotions such as fear, love, and despair.

[sleepyowlwrites]

how about 🌑??

🌑 - Is there reoccurring symbolism? Motifs?

there always is. I can't escape the motifs!

dirt in the doing - it's all from Jet's point of view and he views himself as a non-emotional person and yet we see him searching around in his void for feelings that he can have to better take care of the people he's realizing are his friends and that he wants to take care of more than anything else. we see him thinking that he doesn't do feelings and then he does the feelings anyway. we know him better than he does, haha. also, there's a continual theme of trust and vulnerability, and I compare physical vulnerability to emotional, using tangible things to represent the intangible things.

youth story - colors. everybody is kind of color-coded? R has a thing with red. Evie only wears warm colors. Bell wears jewel tones and feels like them. Mark is changing from black to greys. Cal feels like light. Nyks is the sunshiniest yellow. Savannah is as bright as her pink hair. Irina is kind of an ugly gold for a while. Daniel is pastels, especially pinks and purples. Jae is green. and those are all colors that they picked out for themselves (that I picked out for them but in story it's their colors) and they self-identify with them. it's a thing. everything is also very sensory.

guild story - you wouldn't know 'cause I haven't written enough yet, but senses are huge in this (okay everything I write is big on sensory stuff. 'cause I am), especially kinesthetic imagery, with the skinstitches and bonesmiths. and magic is super visceral and tied to physicality. (is that the word I mean? nyeh)

summon story - death as a joke and death as a horrifying event, lined up together like mismatched shoes. but on purpose, of course. I mention blood a lot, and sometimes I mean it literally and sometimes not. and the value of a life, of a being, of being, of continuing. deep, metaphysical discussions right next to banter about who's gonna die today. fun stuff.

magick story - lots of nature incorporation, because magick is tied to nature. lots of talk about memory, personal history, what makes something real to someone, etc.

thank you for the ask

[terrainofheartfelt]

😈 🛒 🎶

😈 Has there been a point in a story where you did something just to be playfully mean to your readers? Oh haven’t we all? I guess where I let myself get really playfully mean is cliffhangers. Like I’ll get to a moment and be like “yes, this is the perfect spot to end the chapter!” I did that a lot with the p&p au, which was fun since I was working with a pre-set formula, readers who were familiar with the original would know what was happening next, so setting up those big watershed moments and then backing away was great fun!

🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc. Fun fact of the 4 asks I’ve got for this game so far, EVERYONE has sent this one, bc you’re all a bunch of media literacy geniuses and I love that about this online community in which I’ve surrounded myself. That being said, I am gonna try to give a different answer on each one. I think with my ships, when I’m writing the romance, it always comes back to this idea of home. Beginning days in the same space, going home to each other at the end of the day, finding rest in another person. It’s not so much about creating a place inside of somebody, not making a home within them, but finding home with them. There’s a quote in the dair fandom that we love “Our relationship is not about choosing one world or another. Our relationship is our world.” to me there’s just something so romantic about creating a space to simply exist with another person, and I think that comes through a lot in my fic—whether I’m writing about dair or not. 

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately? I don’t listen to music while I’m literally technically writing, because that’s too much happening for me. I’m a lyrics person, so listening to music when I’m doing anything about writing or proofing is too many words in my brain—kind of like when you’re driving, and you have to turn the volume down on the radio to see better? It feels like that for me. BUT. that being said, I am constantly using music as inspiration when I’m brainstorming and plotting things out in my head. When I’m doing chores, or running errands, or going on walks, or my commute. And, the duties of my job can be pretty kinesthetic, so they’re active but don’t take up lots of headspace, so I listen to music and daydream a lot. So even though I don’t listen to music while Writing, my writing is very music led. My latest work I made a whole playlist that I drew from a lot, but this new idea that crept up on me this past week has got me listening to some other stuff. The general song vibes have been: “Rainy Girl” by Jack’s Mannequin; “There, there, Katie” also by JM; “Sweet Love of Mine” by Joy Williams; and “Kathy’s Song” by Simon & Garfunkel. 

fic emoji asks!

[sagamemes]

nine types of intelligence.   send me one of the following types of intelligence, as coined by howard gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, and i’ll write meta about my muse regarding the topic  ( good strong it is for them, how it displays, how much appreciation they have towards it in self or others, etc. )!

visual-spatial   ⸺   the ability to think in three dimensions:  mental imagery, spatial reasoning, image manipulation, graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination.

naturalistic   ⸺   being in tune with nature and interest in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species, being highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

musical   ⸺   the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone. recognising, creating, reproducing, and reflecting on music, hearing sounds others may miss.

logical-mathematical   ⸺   the ability to calculate, quantify, consider propositions and hypotheses, and carry out complete mathematical operations. perceiving relationships and connections and using abstract, symbolic thought;  sequential reasoning skills;  and inductive and deductive thinking patterns.

existential   ⸺   sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why we die, and how did we get here.

intrapersonal   ⸺   the capacity to understand oneself and one’s thoughts and feelings, and to use such knowledge in planning and directioning one’s life. not only an appreciation of the self, but also of the human condition.

interpersonal   ⸺    the ability to understand and interact effectively with others: effective verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods and temperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multiple perspectives.

linguistic   ⸺   the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. understanding the order and meaning of words and applying meta-linguistic skills to reflect on our use of language.

bodily-kinesthetic   ⸺    the capacity to manipulate objects and use a variety of physical skills, a sense of timing and the perfection of skills through a mind-body union, hand-eye coordination and precision.

[dvarapala]

𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE, 70%: or “body smarts” is the ability to use the body to communicate, solve challenges and problems, and process information through movement, gestures, and facial expressions. This type of intelligence is associated with dexterity, flexibility, coordination, and other somatic-motory skills. Dancers, athletes, sculptors, carpenters, and surgeons all tend to be high in body smarts. Those with this kind of intelligence often learn better through movement, doing, touching, and physically interacting with others. They also usually have good muscle memory and tend to be great with tools.

MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE, 80%: or “sound smarts” is the ability to distinguish and appreciate the different elements of music as exhibited by singers, musicians, composers, conductors. People high in this type of intelligence are usually keen listeners who excel in their capacity to create, remember, and discern musical patterns, as well as melodies, beats, and songs. It is not uncommon to find people high in musical intelligence humming, drumming, or singing to themselves. Many also learn better through devices that involve rhymes, beats, or songs.

INTER-PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE, 90%: or “people smarts” is the ability to effectively interact with and understand other people. People high in this trait are usually known for their advanced communication skills, empathy, and ability to assess others’ feelings and intentions correctly. They are also usually great at solving conflicts and creating positive relationships around them. Psychologists, educators, politicians, social workers, and people who work in sales are usually high in this trait.

SPATIAL-VISUAL INTELLIGENCE, 23%: or “picture smarts” is the capacity to think in spatial relations and images. People high in this trait often excel in areas related to artistic skills, mental imagery manipulation, pictorial imagination, and spatial analysis. This type of intelligence is often found in photographers, painters, interior designers, graphic designers, navigators, architects, and other professions where visual thinking is at a premium. Picture smart individuals are often found doodling or drawing; they are good at distinguishing and blending colors, interpreting visual illustrations, and seeing the patterns in visual input and imagery.

NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE, 70%: or “nature smarts” is the ability to be in tune with the natural world and discern the patterns that govern its ecology. People high in this trait are interested in learning more about nature, exploring and saving the environment, and nurturing life. They are typically skilled at looking for relationships, differences, and patterns in nature. Nature-smart people enjoy hiking, camping, gardening, and other outdoor activities. This intelligence is demonstrated by farmers, biologists, foresters, geologists, breeders, horticulturists, and animal trainers.

LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE, 90%: or “word smarts” is competence with spoken and written language. It is the ability to effectively use words to express ideas (as well as understand the ideas of others through their words) and to comprehend complex vocabularies using uncommon, technical, or foreign words. This type of intelligence is often found among writers, public speakers, language learners and teachers, and in other professions which involve juggling words and speech. Linguistic intelligence has also been associated with academic problem-solving and abstract reasoning skills. Those who are high in this type of intelligence often enjoy crossword puzzles, Scrabble, reading and writing, and all manner of wordplay.

LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE, 0%: “number smarts” or “reasoning smarts,” is the ability to work well with numbers, complex concepts, and scientific ideas. It involves calculating, quantifying, hypothesizing, and thinking in mathematical abstractions and sequential reasoning, as well as inductive and deductive thinking. People who are high in this type of intelligence are often interested in sequential patterns, logical connections, puzzles, strategy games, experiments, and games that involve numbers (such as Sudoku). This type of intelligence is often found among mathematicians, detectives, and scientists.

INTRA-PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE, 70%: or “self smarts” is the ability to understand oneself and utilize such knowledge in one’s decision-making and planning. People high in this trait are typically well aware of their thoughts, feelings, weaknesses, strengths, and motivations. Moreover, they usually have rich and rewarding introspections and like to process their experiences in depth. They express their feelings creatively and put others at ease by being maturely self-aware. This type of intelligence is often demonstrated by psychologists, writers, theorists, philosophers, scientists, and spiritual leaders.

EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE, 87%: or “cosmic smarts” is the ability to use meta-cognition in seeking to know more about life’s purpose or the unknown. People high in this trait are interested in intellectual debates and big questions such as “Why are we here?” or “What is the meaning of it all?” High existential intelligence is often found in philosophers, writers, spiritual leaders, public speakers, meditation instructors, and the like. They learn best by looking at a topic from various angles, asking the deep questions, connecting insights they have gleaned with social issues, and synthesizing ideas.

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[lettrespromises]

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╰──➤ Ushijima Wakatoshi sent you a letter, would you like to read it? ❜ ──➤ Letter object : relationship headcannons with Ushijima Wakatoshi.

an anonymous letter arrived :  ❝hi there! i just found your blog and wanted to see if i can request a headcannon with ushijima? i was thinking like how the him and the reader’s relationship would go? i’m sorry if i requested wrong-❞  the author’s letter :  ❝dear anon, thank you kindly fo trusting me with your idea, ushijima is living rent free in my head and it’s about time he pays the bills sealed with a kiss, nikki.❞

First and foremost, in my ever so humble opinion, I think one of the misconceptions about Ushijima is that he is stoic and unable to feel any emotion. On the contrary, not only can Ushijima feel emotions like any human being but he can also recognize emotions on other people kinesthetically. 

Ushijima is someone who recognizes emotions through the sensations and the physical manifestations, and when he felt a metaphorical volcano erupt in his lower stomach, he knows it’s a new emotional manifestation he has never felt before. And oddly enough, it always appears when you’re around.

Needless to say, Ushijima will walk up to you after practice while you were cleaning the remaining towels— and if you looked close enough, the was a gleam of concern shining in his orbs. 

“Y/N, whenever I see you I have a weird feeling in my stomach.” He states, an ever so familiar monotony lacing his every word.

You quirk your brow at him in response before continuing, “Do you feel sick by any means? Are you okay or… Should I leave?” 

And just like that, he continues with the same tone “No, I’m afraid you don’t understand— it is quite a pleasant feeling. I figured it was attraction and not sickness, unless you consider attraction as such. That aside, I was wondering if you were willing to go with me on a date?” 

That was the prologue to your relationship with Ushijima Wakatoshi, and the first chapter of an everlasting book.

Ushijima is the type of person to judge whether a situation or someone is worthy of demonstrating explicitly his emotions or not, those two exceptions are you and whenever he is playing volleyball.

Whether or not you’re the manager of Shiratorizawa, Ushijima will ask you to come see him at practice, because the court is one of the very rare places he feels himself and he wants you to feel the same passion coursing through his veins when he is playing. It’s a silent way to tell you that he is opening himself to you and that he trusts you.

It’s canon that Ushijima has drawn since he was a kid and still has artistic skills embedded in him— from time to time, he will give you sketches of the flowers he grows in his garden or of the glow of the sunset illuminating the hills behind his house. He, very obviously, has sketches of you in his sketch pad, but he prefers to keep them to himself. He reminds himself of his favorite moments shared together as his pencil glides down the paper to shape your face. 

Ushijima’s love language is quality time. So very naturally, he invites you at his place and the first thing he shows you is his garden, his pride and joy.

“Y/N, I was wondering if you were interested in picking flowers with me so we can plant them together.” which you can translate to “I love you and I trust you.” 

After accepting his offer and punctuating your acceptance with a peck delivered on his cheek, you both go to a specific shop and pick seeds together and other flowers and spend the whole afternoon organizing his garden.

Now, Ushijima adores his garden, don’t be mistaken. But he will pay special attention to what he calls his “special corner” and give a bit more attention to the flowers you have planted together. 

After coming back from his morning run, the first thing Ushijima will do is check how are the flowers doing. And similar to being able to foresee whether or not the weather will be nice if there are clouds in the sky at night, Wakatoshi can foresee if you’re feeling okay or not by looking at the state of the flowers.

I don’t think Ushijima necessarily minds PDA, it’s a part of his imagery of a relationship but don’t expect him to make out with you in public— nonetheless, he won’t mind some hand holding action and some discreet pecks whether they’re on his cheek, forehead or lips.

Another element of his relationship imagery is the concept of walking you home. Wakatoshi makes it a mission to walk you home every single night (and always makes sure to leave a kiss on your forehead then on your lips) before you go back inside your home.

On his morning runs, Wakatoshi will also, from time to time, leave a bouquet of flowers on your porch— he is a strong believer in the language of flowers and will pick specific flowers according to their meanings, they’re either flowers he has grown himself or flowers you have grown together, in this case, he will add on a card “this is the product of our love.”

Ushijima loves you.

[mikiyodesu]

Imagery and diction from Taylor Swift’s All Too Well || Gwyneth Dedase

From Taylor’s newest release “All Too Well”, Swifties have been excited and supportive about it and also the non-swifties have been hooked on with its short film which is also directed by Taylor Swift. Its hopeless romantic mood and feeling set the listeners and viewers to relate and feel the emotions in each lyric and the actors’ performance in the short film. The lyrics have great construction and poetic diction, its chosen words perfectly fit with the emotions and meaning that the song portrays. What made the song into perfection is the art of its imagery which made the listener feel every bit of emotions and relate with the rhythm and feel the song, Taylor made the listeners to set on her point of view, from the intro of the song “I walked through the door with you, The air was cold, But something about it felt like home somehow” this kinesthetic imagery made the listeners to set in the perspective of the protagonist of the song. “ your sweet disposition, And my wide-eyed gaze, We're singing in the car, getting lost upstate, Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place, And I can picture it after all these days” part, this organic imagery set the listeners to feel the emotions, mood and sensation of the song. This part, “Wind in my hair, I was there, I remember it all too well”, which tactile imagery is present, listeners could relate with the feeling of wind rushing through their hair also. These are some of the mentioned imagery from the song, there are still more elements in the song that made it more exceptional, listen to Taylor’s “All too well” and feel each lyrics and appraciate its exquisite vibe of the song.

[flyingupward-a]

 your muse’s top three intelligences - cassandra bianchi

4.29 ╱ SELF:  You have a very good sense of self. You like to spend time by yourself and think things over. You will often take in information from another person, mull it over by yourself, and come back to that person later to discuss it. You like working on projects on your own. You often prefer to learn by trial and error. Effective techniques to enhance your learning include keeping a journal and giving yourself time to reflect on new ideas and information. More ideas:

Go on "guided imagery" tours.

Set aside time to reflect on new ideas and information.

Encourage journal writing.

Work on the computer.

Practice breathing for relaxation.

Use brainstorming methods before reading.

Listen to and read "how to" tapes and books.

Read cookbooks.

4.86 ╱ LANGUAGE: You enjoy enjoy saying, hearing, and seeing words. You like telling stories. You are motivated by books, records, dramas, opportunities for writing. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your language intelligence include reading aloud, especially plays and poetry. Another idea is to write down reflections on what you've read. You may also enjoy exploring and developing your love of words, i.e., meanings of words, origin of words and idioms, names. Use different kinds of dictionaries. Other ideas:

Keep a journal

Use a tape recorder to tape stories and write them down

Read together, i.e., choral reading

Read a section, then explain what you've read

Read a piece with different emotional tones or viewpoints — one angry, one happy, etc.

Trade tall tales, attend story-telling events and workshops

Research your name

4 ╱ SPATIAL: You remember things visually, including exact sizes and shapes of objects. You like posters, charts, and graphics. You like any kind of visual clues. You enjoy drawing. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your spatial intelligence include creating and/or using pictures, maps, diagrams, and graphs as you learn things. Other suggestions:

Write a language experience story and then illustrate it.

Color code words so each syllable is a different color.

Write a word on the blackboard with a wet finger. Visualize the word as it disappears. See if you can spell it afterwards.

Take a survey. Put the information in a chart.

Write words vertically.

Cut out words from a magazine and use them in a letter.

Visualize spelling words.

Use colorful newspapers like USA Today.

Use crossword puzzles.

bonus scores:

3.57 ╱ social 3.14 ╱ musical 3.14 ╱ logic/math 2.86 ╱ kinesthetic 2.29 ╱ naturalist

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[quilloftheclouds]

happy storyteller saturday! out of all of your characters, who’s the stereotypical ‘smartest’? what are some of the others intelligence types? thank you! - llesbianwrites

YO THIS IS A COOL QUESTION

I love thinking about the different intelligence types! It’s partly why I hesitate so much on describing someone as “smart”, because even my “dumb” characters are still remarkably intelligent through unconventional ways~

Most stereotypically smart would probably be The Scientist (who’s a literal scientist, yes), Dione, Celestine, and Captain Io!

Though I can’t speak much as to why The Scientist is, Dione is constantly researching magic and writing in general, really a good personification of “booksmart” and also quite clever with figuring out puzzles. Celestine builds machines based on an understanding of magic and physics, as well as generally being incredibly street smart and capable of understanding more complex concepts. Io’s not much of a writer, but she certainly reads a lot and has an encyclopedia-like breadth of knowledge, as well as performing marvelously in her studies when she was younger. She’s also very quick-witted, and uses this to her advantage in both swordplay and wordplay.

So... logical-mathematical for all four and linguistic for Io and Dione, but severely lacking in inter- and intrapersonal for all of them.

If we’re following the 9 intelligences from Howard Gardener, here’s who I attribute most to each (this is long, so under the cut!):

Naturalist (nature smart): Dione and George both have remarkable connection to their natural environments and a significant understanding of how it works~

Musical (sound smart): Colin!! Colin has both perfect pitch and an extreme skill with playing the fiddle! (Plus some other instruments, too~)

Logical-mathematical (number/reasoning smart): Dione, Captain Io, Celestine, The Scientist. Explained above. ^^ Also Sindre but I can’t explain that because spoilers.

Existential (life smart): Uhhhhh... George...? Maybe? He’s very chill about stuff, and is capable of being philosophical about stuff without it overwhelming him.

Interpersonal (people smart): COLIN. Phoenix and George are also really socially adept! Technically Rose too because she’s really good at manipulating people. ^^’

Bodily-kinesthetic (body smart): Captain Io with her quick reflexes and strategic sword fighting. Isabel with swordfighting and general physical activity. Rose is exceedingly flexible, incredibly skilled with climbing and fighting. Celestine is also remarkably skilled kinesthetically: parkour and sword fighting as well~

Linguistic (word smart): Dione, Captain Io, The Scientist. Colin is also fitting here because, despite his dyslexia, he’s very creative with his words and can understand a lot of complex terms, while also being skilled with storytelling in a comprehensive and engaging manner.

Intra-personal (self smart): Phoenix and George are probably the best here, but to be honest, pretty much all of my characters are terrible at understanding themselves. ^^’

Spatial (picture smart): Colin, Phoenix, Captain Io, Isabel, Rose, Sindre. All sailors so it makes sense in that respect. Best would likely be Captain Io and Sindre, though: both are absolutely remarkable in how well they can keep track of where they are, like they have a built-in compass. And though Io would never ever reveal this, both of them are insanely skilled with image manipulation (art ‘n stuff) and mental imagery!

Interesting how my most commonly thought of “dumb” character Colin fits the most intelligences~

WHOO THAT GOT LONG SORRY. I JUST REALLY LOVE THIS ASK. Thank you for sending it in!!

[moro-nokimi]

intelligence and death note

(this was brought on by luna’s post, the og meta god herself)

so what exactly are you trying to say by writing... [gestures vaguely] this, you’re probably asking yourself. 

well, i say, i think we need to discuss more types of intelligence so you can have a more well rounded viewing of death note and also to keep that in mind for yourself. (i’m well practised with this cheesy motivational shit, i was a tutor)

so, let’s get started

there’s this theory that came around in the 80s discussing nine or so types of intelligence: spatial, nature, logic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, linguistic, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, and existentialist. there are also two different types of intelligence discussing how you generally learn. in this one, it’s fluid (learning through experiences), and crystallized (learning through formal education).

so... how does this relate to death note and “what we’re going to keep in mind for ourselves” - and what does that even mean? you may be asking.

to tackle the second question, it’s moreso meant to be a “this is how i learn, i’m not a dumbass just because i’m not logic smart” kinda thing.

as for the first question: buckle up fucker.

death note exhibits two things: sexism and the idea of there only being one specific kind of intelligence. the sexism is obvious.

but first, we’re going to break down what each of the nine types of intelligence are.

spatial intelligence comes into stuff like spatial awareness. it means you visualize the world in 3D and have a talent with artistic skills, image manipulation, spatial reasoning, and mental imagery. you’re probably better at geometry than algebra if you’re intelligent like this.

natural intelligence relates to how sensitive you are to nature. i think this one’s pretty self explanatory.

logic smart is the one that’s primarily exhibited in death note. you’re probably good at math or science (humanities is a hit or miss), enjoy finding evidence to prove a hypothesis, and so on. it’s the type that’s pretty much catered to in schools.

intrapersonal intelligence is your intelligence with yourself. you’re self aware and otherwise know what you want.

interpersonal intelligence is one that’s exhibited by misa and matsuda (though the latter to a lesser degree than misa), and it means you’re good with people. you’re highly emotionally intelligent and know what to say to the right people.

linguistic intelligence is when you can use words effectively to get what you need/want. it’s often expressed in books, articles, or essays. interpersonal and linguistic intelligence would pretty often go hand in hand as well.

bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is kinda like hand-eye coordination, but it’s mind-body coordination, which means you’re probably physically gifted.

musical intelligence is self explanatory. if you want an example, my friend charlia managed to recreate songs like alumina note-for-note perfect.

existentialist intelligence means you can tackle questions like why we exist and what happens after death; and denotes a great capacity to answer questions like... that.

TL;DR: there are many types of intelligence and many are self explanatory but you may fancy a read to understand all this

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with that out of the way (and fluid and crystallized intelligence explained), i’d like to pontificate.

death note doesn’t really take all these different intelligences into account when it comes to the story. all the logic smart people like near, l, light, and so on are the ones who are presented as the big smart dudes. people like matsuda or misa who don’t exhibit that to such a degree as them (and there’s not exactly a female genius in the story with l or light. mom, ohba’s being sexist again) get sidelined by the narrative or by other characters. 

but misa exhibits linguistic and interpersonal intelligence, and matsuda exhibits bodily and interpersonal intelligence, especially when he almost gets killed by the yotsuba group - note the handstand. as a former gymnast, i know his form sucks, but for a guy who likely wasn’t, i’m surprised he pulled it off and managed not to fucking die. he’s also a really good shot, which takes quite a bit of spatial awareness too.

but you don’t exhibit just one kind of intelligence. when it comes to working with mello, lidner definitely treats him like a kid, but she knows he’s volatile and that holding a gun to him isn’t exactly the best idea. she also works as a liaison between mello and near, which overall comes into her being interpersonally intelligent as well.

gevanni exhibits loads of spatial intelligence too. making the notebook in a night, esp having to copy it by hand requires loads of attention to detail as well as a detailed understanding of how everything in that notebook fits together. that’s not even talking about his hobby of making ships in bottles. shit requires tiny and likely very fragile parts to a whole and LOTS of concentration. 

unfortunately, other types like musical, intrapersonal, natural, and existentialist intelligences don’t get exhibited by any other characters (unless you’re counting ryuk in the last one).

[giftedsupport]

Below are Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. Which ones are you gifted in?

Visual-Spatial - think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.

Bodily-kinesthetic - use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.

Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.

Interpersonal - understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.

Linguistic - using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.

Logical -Mathematical - reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.