The characters came alive on the page.

Meaning: The characters in the story seemed so real that readers felt like they were right there with them.

Choice of Words: **Characters:** the people or animals in a story. **Came alive:** became real or vivid. **Page:** a sheet of paper in a book or magazine.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Characters came alive on page.
• The characters leaped off the page, alive.
• The characters came to life on the page.
• The characters came alive in her imagination.
• Characters came alive in my thoughts.
• Characters came alive, emotions stirred.
• Characters came alive at night.
• Characters lived, hearts beating, pages came alive.
• The characters came alive in her mind's eye.
• Characters came alive in her heart.