Euphonics is all about how the words "feel". By incorporating certain sounds, you can influence the mood of the passage.
Mood: Foreboding
use words with 'ow', 'oh', 'ou', 'oo' sonds. These are good for building tension before the fight.
moor, growl, slow, wound, soon, show, show, grow, tow, loom, howl, cower, mound.
Mood: Spooky
use words with 's' sounds, combined with an 'i' sound.
hiss, sizzle, crisp, sister, whisper, sinister, glisten, stick.
Mood: Acute Fear
use word with 'ee/ea' sounds, with a few 's' sounds.
squeal, scream, squeeze, creak, steal, fear, clear, sheer, stream
Mood: Fighting Action
use short words iwth 't', 'p' and 'k' sounds.
cut, block, top, shoot, tackle, trick, kick, grip, grab, grope, punch, drop, pound, poke, cop, chop.
Mood: Speed
use short words with 'r' sounds
run, race, riot, rage, red, roll, rip, hurry, thrust, scurry, ring, crack
Mood: Trouble
use words with 'tr' sounds to signal trouble
trouble, trap, trip, trough, treat, trick, treasure, atroscious, attract, petrol, trance, try, traitor
Mood: Macho Power
If you wan to emphasize the fighters' masculinity, use 'p' sounds.
pole, power, police, cop, pry, pile, post, prong, push, pass, punch, crop, crap, trap, pack, point, part
Mood: Punishment
If your fight involves an element of punishment use 'str' sounds
strict, astride, strike, stripe, stray, strident, stroke, strip, instruct, castrate strive
Mood: Defeat
use 'd' sonds
despari, depressed, dump, dig, dank, damp, darkness, drag, ditch, drop, dead, deep, dark, dull
Mood: Victory
use 'j' and 'ch' sounds
joy, cheer, jubilant, jeer, chuck, chariot, choose, chip, jest, jamboree, jig, jazz, jive, rejoice, rejoin
In print, the effectiveness of such euphonics will be very subtle, and it can only serve as an embellishment to what you already have.
Don't use or replace words for the sake of achieving euphonic effects, but this can be something to keep in mind when you are editing your draft!
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1. N( Murder Drones)
2. Romania ( Hetalia)
3. McLaren Rotom( Solitaire)
4. Dovahcom ( Iris)
5. Gabriel ( Ultrakill)
6. Lucifer ( Hazbin hotel)
I only have five
I got tagged by @hnnny to do this (thank you for the tag!). With no further ado, I give you -
In no particular order:
1. Abe (Oddworld)
2. Bao-Dur (Kotor 2)
3. Kim Kitsuragi (Disco Elysium)
4. Eivor Varinsdottir (Assassin's Creed: Valhalla)
5. Lexcanium (Wasteland 2)
6. Fall-From-Grace (Planescape: Torment)
7. Xan (Baldur's Gate)
8. Nick Valentine (Fallout 4)
9. Death (Discworld)
10. The Goon (The Goon)
(I suddenly want to draw all these guys in one room together, but that might be the devil talking)
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Poses with the Rotom sibs
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Wervty's Murmur Chara Creator
Creating authentic emotions is vital for immersive storytelling, which is why I decided to make this series on how to write different emotions. After exploring rage, and sadness it's now time to delve into fear!
Fear is a powerful emotion that can manifest in various ways, from subtle apprehension to paralyzing terror. Here's a guide on how to write fear effectively, covering different aspects of your characters' behavior and reactions.
Fear often manifests first in facial expressions, conveying the initial shock or unease. Describe these expressions to immerse readers in your character's emotional state:
Widened Eyes and Dilated Pupils: Show the eyes widening in response to a sudden threat, with dilated pupils indicating heightened alertness.
Tense Jaw and Clenched Teeth: Mention the clenching of jaw muscles or teeth, signaling internalized stress or anxiety.
Furrowed Brow and Raised Eyebrows: Describe the furrowing of the forehead and raised eyebrows, revealing worry or confusion.
Quivering Lips or Lip Biting: Note subtle lip movements like quivering or biting, reflecting nervousness or fear.
Frozen or Stiff Facial Muscles: Highlight moments of fear-induced immobility, where facial muscles become tense and rigid.
Fear can also be expressed through body language and gestures, showcasing your character's instinctual responses to danger or threat:
Backing Away or Recoiling: Describe your character instinctively moving backward or recoiling from the source of fear, signaling a desire to retreat.
Raised Shoulders and Tensed Posture: Show how fear causes the shoulders to rise and the body to tense up, indicating readiness for fight or flight.
Trembling Hands or Shaking Limbs: Mention the trembling of hands or shaking of limbs, reflecting nervousness or anxiety.
Covering Vulnerable Areas: Describe your character instinctively covering vulnerable areas like their neck or torso, symbolizing a protective gesture.
Fidgeting or Restlessness: Note any fidgeting or restlessness, such as tapping feet or wringing hands, as signs of inner turmoil and fear.
Fear can alter vocal cues and dialogue, affecting how your character speaks and communicates their emotions:
Quavering Voice or Shaky Speech: Describe the voice quivering or becoming shaky, indicating nervousness or fear.
Rapid Breathing and Gasping: Mention rapid breathing or gasping for air, showcasing the physical impact of fear on the respiratory system.
Stammering or Hesitant Speech: Note any stammering or hesitant speech patterns, reflecting the character's struggle to articulate their thoughts coherently.
Sudden Silence or Lack of Verbal Response: Show moments of sudden silence or the inability to respond verbally, highlighting the overwhelming nature of fear.
Repetitive Phrases or Vocalizations: Describe repetitive phrases or vocalizations, such as muttering prayers or chanting reassurances, as coping mechanisms in fearful situations.
Fear triggers various physical responses in your characters, showcasing the body's instinctual reactions to perceived threats:
Increased Heart Rate and Sweating: Mention the character's heart rate increasing and sweating profusely, reflecting heightened physiological arousal.
Dilated Pupils and Heightened Senses: Describe dilated pupils and heightened sensory perception, as the character's senses become more attuned to potential dangers.
Muscle Tension and Rigidity: Note muscle tension and rigidity, as the body prepares for action or defense in response to fear.
Nausea or Stomach Churning: Show how fear can lead to feelings of nausea or stomach churning, as the body's stress response impacts digestive functions.
Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response: Highlight the character's instinctual response to fear, whether it's a readiness to fight, a desire to flee, or a state of frozen immobility.
Different types of fear can evoke varying emotional responses in your characters, adding depth to their portrayal and the narrative:
Startle Fear: Describe the sudden, reflexive fear triggered by unexpected events or loud noises, leading to a quick, intense reaction.
Apprehensive Fear: Show the lingering sense of unease or dread that accompanies anticipated threats or impending danger, heightening tension over time.
Terror: Depict the overwhelming, paralyzing fear that arises from extreme danger or horrifying experiences, impacting the character's ability to think or act rationally.
Phobias: Explore specific phobias that trigger irrational and intense fear responses, shaping how your character navigates their environment and interactions.
Trauma-Induced Fear: Address fear resulting from past traumas or experiences, influencing the character's behavior and emotional resilience in present situations.
Here's a list of verbs and adjectives to help you convey fear effectively in your writing:
Verbs: tremble, cower, gasp, quiver, shrink, freeze, recoil, sweat, pant, gulp, shudder
Adjectives: terrified, anxious, alarmed, horrified, shaken, jittery, panicked, petrified
Β°β’Β°Habits to Give Your CharactersΒ°β’Β°
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Constantly crosses legs when sitting
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Doodles when zoned out (if there's no paper around they could trace doodles like little hearts on a table or even on the back of their hand)
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Crucks knuckles
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Braids hair when their bored (or just generally plays with their hair)
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Stands way to close to people when talking to them.
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Avoids eyecontact when people talk to them.
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Clutches on to other's sleeves.
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Bites nails when nervous
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Raises their eyebrows when interested.
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Offers food to others, before taking a bite themselves.
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Scratches top of nails (like when you're scratching the coat of nail polish off your nails.)
βββ¦β’β¦β₯β’β¦ Whistles to ease nerves.
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hi. i made a uquiz
Xavierwave
A fanart I've made for funsies to get used to drawing again.
Here is a low effort speedpaint too;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWPDPgmX6Ew
Later, when I read my notes.
# Gabriel Ultrakill
Gabriel with a very big sword
Day 122:OH HELL YEA
New uquiz game
What flower are you here's the link to this site
This is so accurate
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Last song listened to: Paid in Exposure by Natewanttobattle
Currently watching: Ultrakill memes
Currently obsessed with: Ultrakill, Iris lore, Solitude, Murder drones
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get to know you better game! answer the questions and tag 9 people you want to know better
last song I listened to: I'm not sure but I'll go with
currently watching: iZombie
currently obsessed with: I'm really into everything F1 related rn with a sprinkle of drawing the same flowers over and over again
tagging @justnerdystuffs @keysmashhhhhhhh @sugaroto @alalumin @darkside-cookies @mne-bolno @formulapisces @summergirl2408 @purple-amaranthe
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hi! so, I made a "Solitude: Subject Placement" uquiz, here's the link if you want to take it:
based on when i said "I dont really like dumbasses. i think being smart is one the things I desire most in people" and then was forced to realize almost everyone im super close to has a room temperature iq
Some sketches
(CLICK HERE FOR THE LORE)
Ashen Cake Cookie -> Crumble Candy Cookie
Citron Caramel Cookie & Wisteria Cookie
Peppermint Renegade Cookie & Green Apple Cookie
This For IRIS...
I translated this chapter for a few friends on a discord server, but since I don't see a translated version online yet I thought I'd post it here! Please enjoy this new special chapter of Hetalia World Stars, Gangsta! (That's really the title) I'm really sorry if there are typos, the grammar is wrong or if it seems low-quality and unprofessional;; I did my best to get it across!
THE NEW COVER..
Secret Santa gift for @hetaliahater69 ! I'm glad you liked it!
You guys get a snippet of the comic until I'm done, I'm just proving I am not entirely dead and am drawing behind the scenes
I mean, Iβm a new at doing art just started doing it
Tag game
The link to this cute picrew site link
The link to this uquiz site
This is kinda accurate, but I didn't have Devianart when I was eleven and to this day I still don't have Devianart, and to be honest my older art didn't look that great either, when I look in my older art I improved my art of little bit compared to my older art
I gonna tag @kakapoto1 @marsinout @nakamopapina @lielais @unhonestlymirror @wtchysvto @pruszided @pchuaymee @yeoldehetalian @samrut @savannahthefangirl @lillipupz @aphfroghat @icelandsgirl @pepipejuan @the-studious-raccoon @not-from-amazon @caffeinated-beverage @starsilversword @meliissa-art @pinkflipphonez @lunatica2021 @rtdwishere @grapeautumn @mapleboba @gybas-blog you all can join it you want to, no pressure πβ¨οΈ