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“Find what gave you emotion; what the action was that gave you excitement. Then write it down making it clear so that the reader can see it too. Prose is architecture, not interior decoration, and the Baroque is over.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“Find what gave you emotion; what the action was that gave you excitement. Then write it down making it clear so that the reader can see it too. Prose is architecture, not interior decoration, and the Baroque is over.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Identify and articulate the emotional core of an experience, then convey it clearly to readers.

In simple terms: Capture and share the feeling behind an event.

Key Takeaway

Write vivid, emotionally resonant prose.

Themes

writing emotion clarity communication

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

literary instructional

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • journalism
  • teaching
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

narrative technique empathy expressive detail

Questions to Reflect On

  • What feeling did you experience?
  • How can you describe it without exaggeration?
A Different Perspective

May overlook factual accuracy for emotional impact.

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