EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

EXHAUSTION



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Amplifiers are conditions that enhance emotions, causing characters to become more volatile. This often leads to impaired decision-making, hasty actions, relationship friction, and, best of all, mistakes. When utilizing an amplifier to generate conflict, think carefully about setting choices and which environments will naturally escalate emotion. An amplifier can also be perfect for triggering your character’s negative traits; the resulting fallout will draw attention to how his flaws trip him up and hold him back.
DESCRIPTION:
This state is caused by a depletion of energy that impacts the character's cognitive and physical functioning. For information on a similar state that is less severe but can be longer-lasting, see LETHARGY.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
A blank stare with eyelids half-closed
Bags or circles under the eyes
A slack expression
Heavy limbs, the shoulders pulled down
Eyes that appear glazed
Leaning against a wall or holding onto something for support
Swaying in place
Sagging in a chair
Speech that trails off
Hands loosely open at the sides
Yawning
Eyes tearing up
Rubbing at the face
An unkempt appearance
Poor communication (repeating things, incoherence, thoughts trailing off, etc.)
Disorganization
Easily dozing off
Sleeping a lot or not sleeping enough
Speaking in a subdued voice
Unshaven cheeks
Muttering or mumbling
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INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
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MENTAL RESPONSES:
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ACUTE OR LONG-TERM CUES:
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EFFORTS TO HIDE THE EXHAUSTION:
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ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS:
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EMOTIONS GENERATED BY THIS AMPLIFIER:
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DUTIES OR DESIRES THAT MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT TO FULFILL:
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SCENARIOS FOR BUILDING CONFLICT AND TENSION:
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WRITER’S TIP:
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