Girl Quote by Rick Riordan
“his hair was permed and gelled like a New Jersey girl's on homecoming night. Percy Jackson”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, 2005
A vivid, humorous description uses a cultural reference to convey a character’s flamboyant appearance.
In simple terms: Describes a flamboyant look with humor.
Key Takeaway
Use vivid details for impact.
Themes
humor
description
culture
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- character design
- dialogue
Key Concepts
characterization
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern reference could replace this?
- How does humor affect character perception?
A Different Perspective
Humor can date a text as references become outdated.
![“[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)
