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What does it mean?
Southey describes the chaotic and continuous flow of water at Lodore.
In plain terms
Water flows down with constant noise and motion.
What can you take from it?
Nature moves with relentless energy.

Where it applies

  • observation
  • travel
  • writing

Putting it to work

  • describe scenes
  • note sounds
  • capture motion

Questions to consider

  • How do you describe motion?
  • What does water mean to you?

Another view

Overly detailed descriptions can overwhelm.

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