i'm writing a novella and one of the character's car dies. I need to know how to describe it, i'm in a rut here, will someone please help me out?
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2006-12-28 03:41:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Rattling, whining, squeeling, back firing, knocking, shaking, smoking, uneven speeds of engine itself even.
Hope these help. It's how my last car died on me.
2006-12-28 03:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Berrrrrrruuum.
Actually, there are many ways for an engine to die. If you lose ignition the above would probably happen. If it blows up while you're racing away, it'd probably go BraaaaAAAPOW!
Personally, I'd go with something like, "Suddenly the engine began to choke and sputter. He mashed down on the accelerator and was rewarded with a sick popping sound. Desperation gripped him as the car slowed to a helpless crawl. He pulled over, still turning the key, and getting only the forlorn whine of the starter motor for his trouble."
2006-12-28 11:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on whether or not you have personified the vehicle , the way you describe its demise
2006-12-28 11:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by burtbb0912 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tortured groan as the wound makes itself known. A gasp of air and two and then nothing except the rustle of life letting go................
2006-12-28 11:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by She Said 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like a whispering blue pine
2006-12-28 11:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Evty 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
lots of smoke and ping noise and oil all over the ground
2006-12-28 11:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by jeffery d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
klung klung
2006-12-28 11:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋