Glimpse – A great word for 7-8 year olds to use, especially when writing stories.
Meaning
(Noun) A quick look at something.
(Verb) To see something for a short moment.
Example Sentences
(Noun) Through the trees, Mia caught a glimpse of the shining lake.
(Verb) I glimpsed a fox before it darted into the bushes.
(Verb) From the train window, we glimpsed the mountains in the distance.
Why it’s great for stories
It helps make descriptions more vivid, suggesting mystery or something fleeting, which adds excitement to narrative writing.
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