EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

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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:
This is the natural maturing process whereby the character's body becomes capable of reproduction. It involves many physical and chemical changes and marks a significant rite of passage in human development.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
Changes in voice tonality
Increased acne
Oily skin
Growth spurts
Body hair growing in new places
Wild mood swings
Crying more easily
Starting to shave (the face, legs, armpits, etc.)
The body producing more sweat
Body odor
Weight fluctuations
Gender-specific body changes, such as widening hips, breast development, increased muscle mass, a deepening voice, frequent erections, and changes to sexual organs
Signs of discomfort with body changes (hunching over, slouching, wearing baggy clothes, using a hood or hat to hide their face, etc.)
Neglecting certain aspects of personal grooming because of a lack of experience
Becoming more critical of their appearance
Trying new hygiene products (deodorant, body sprays, hair care products, makeup, etc.)
Sleeping for longer periods of time
Moving awkwardly or clumsily
Frequently (but privately) checking for changes in height, hair growth, etc.
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INTERNAL SENSATIONS:
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MENTAL RESPONSES:
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EFFORTS TO HIDE PUBERTY:
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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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