Descriptive Verbs

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Alisha W
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Alisha W
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DESCRIPTIVE VERBS (turn over to see the progression of verbs) cards 2-6- Walking cards 7-11- Running cards 12-16- Sitting cards 17-21- Speaking cards 22-26- Laughter/Joking
to Saunter laid back relaxed walk in a slow or relaxed manner
stumble uneven terrain injury clumsy character
stride purposeful confident
creep fearful cautious
hurry describes the general manner of movement fast
bolt run+connotation of fear typically used for animals (ex. horses)
tear down/tear along violence destructive movement also used to mean to demolish
dash nimble smooth precise
hurtle running towards a goal impending impact
fly metaphorical fast smooth
slouch used to convey laziness, bad posture, and a defeated quality
slump over awkward resting position character has no control character may be asleep or dead
plonk down onomatopoeia adds variety to writing Ex. "He plonked himself down on the couch, swigging back beer with his eyes closed as if wishing the world away."
perch humorous effect like a bird sense of urgency graceful
settle character intends to stay where they are.
to tower imposing/awe-inspiring/terrifying height
pose suggests self-awareness performance rehearsed
rise tall immovable objects given sense of movement movement a character's eyes would make in looking at the said object
protrude sticking out
jut stand out break an otherwise even surface
prattle used to say that the character talks a lot of nonsense
preach words from professions like priesthood used metaphorically when a character is being holier than thou
whisper create volume and mood quiet
drawl great for characterization means "to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds."
stammer/stutter speech impediments convey faltering speech usually in a tense/anxious situation
guffaw raucous, uninhibited laughter
giggle suppressed/youthful laughter
chuckle affection easy-going good option for characterization
be hysterical intense mirth/amusement
snicker undertone of mockery
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