Unexpected Phrases

It's easy to fall back on shorter, simpler phrases to express an action.  Sometimes, this is good.  If sentences carry on for too long, you can lose the readers' interest.  But you can lengthen a sentence without making it boring.

In the prompt below, change out the verbs for a few phrases that better express the action.  For example, instead of 'He glowered,' try something like, 'His glare threatened instant incineration.'

Have fun, and keep writing!


Prompt:  Unexpected Phrases

• The train rumbled to a stop.
• We wandered across the parking lot, looking for the misplaced car.
• She folded her hands and waited.