Afternoon Quote by Ardyth Kennelly
“it was a bitter and biting iron-gray afternoon, that clanked like armor and was as cold as a frosty axehead.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Iron Gray Afternoon, 1938
The afternoon is described as bitter, biting, armor‑like, and as cold as a frosty axehead.
In simple terms: A bitter, cold, metallic afternoon.
Key Takeaway
Use vivid imagery to set mood.
Themes
weather
atmosphere
imagery
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
descriptive
literary
When to use this quote
- novel setting
- poetry
- visual art
Key Concepts
sensory description
environmental tone
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this imagery affect the story’s tone?
- What emotions does such a scene evoke?
A Different Perspective
Overly harsh description may alienate readers.
