EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

INDECISION



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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 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:
A character can enter an uncomfortable state of indecision when they must decide on a course of action, but they struggle to know which way to go.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
A focused inward stare
Blinking more often than usual
The brow furrowing
Chewing their lips
Frowning or grimacing
Stroking their chin
Glancing around uneasily
Rolling their shoulders or cracking the neck from side to side
Pulling at their ears
Tapping a finger against the lips
Shaking their head and muttering
Nail biting or other “bad” habits
Drumming their fingers or tapping a foot
Stammering and stuttering
Squeezing the eyes shut and pinching the bridge of the nose
Avoiding people who are waiting for the character's decision
Being distracted during conversations
Showing hesitancy
Checking their watch frequently
Fact-checking or researching options
Writing down the pros and cons
Procrastinating by engaging in other tasks, such as cleaning, exercising, or organizing
Stalling for time (turning away from the person seeking an answer, asking clarification questions, promising to make a decision soon, etc.)
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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 INDECISION:
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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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