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- Hidden Emotions: How To Tell Readers What Characters Don’t . . .
But where does that leave writers who STILL have to show these hidden emotions to the reader (and possibly other characters in the scene)? The answer is a “TELL”– a subtle, bodily response or micro gesture that a character has little or no control over
- Story Ideas: 15 Secrets Your Characters Could Be Hiding
By giving your characters a secret, you will notice they may have to act different given the scene they are in They may even have to avoid certain topics or just find the closest exit depending on the type of secret they’re hiding Below are fifteen secrets you can use and hopefully enhance that will add some additional depth to your characters
- Show, Don’t Tell: Revealing Character Traits Through Actions
Nonverbal communication—such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures—can be a powerful tool for showing character traits A character who frequently avoids eye contact might be seen as shy or deceitful, while one who stands tall and uses expansive gestures could be perceived as confident or assertive
- What Is Your Character Hiding? Crafting Secrets for Deeper . . .
A character with a hidden past might always wear gloves, avoiding physical contact A character with a dark secret might obsess over washing their hands, like Lady Macbeth These subtle cues can deepen the mystery Make the Secret Personal to the Reader Secrets resonate most when they tap into universal emotions
- What is Your Character Hiding: The Power of Secrets
Both repressed traits and secrets can be uncovered straightforwardly by exploring the character’s backstory—whether they’ve been buried for a moment or a lifetime What is the character afraid of or ashamed of, what does she feel guilty about, what has she done or said that could be used against her?
- Using Vocal Cues to Show Hidden Emotion - Janice Hardy
So when you need to show that a character is hiding their feelings from others, consider the following vocal cues Pitch: Does the voice get high and shrill or go low and rumbly? Volume: Does the character move from a moderated level to almost yelling?
- What is Indirect Characterization? Methods Examples
The internal dialogue of a character can give readers clues about their emotions and motivations They might not be evident through actions or dialogue You can use this method to uncover secrets, fears, or desires
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