Different Sentence Structures And The Vibes They Can Achieve

Different sentence structures and the vibes they can achieve

1. Short, choppy sentences

Excellent for creating tension, urgency, or drama because they speed up the pacing and convey intense emotion.

She said no. I didn’t listen. I should have.

2. Long, flowing sentences

These are great for descriptions, adding detail, and explanations. They can create an intellectual or reflective vibe—or even a dreamy one. You can also use them to evoke a sense of being overwhelmed. They slow the pacing, add complexity, and help build tension. But once you're in the thick of a tense moment, it's often better to switch back to short sentences to keep the energy up.

As the sun dipped behind the horizon, casting a golden sheen across the cracked pavement, she stood there, unsure of what she was waiting for—only that something, anything, had to change.

3. Fragmented sentences

These give off a casual, stylized, and emotional tone. They're perfect for internal monologue and mimicking the way we actually think or speak.

Not the way I planned. Not even close. But here we are.

4. Repetitive structure

They add drama, rhythm, and emotional intensity. It's a powerful stylistic tool that can drive a point home.

She wanted peace. She wanted quiet. She wanted to forget.

5. Inverted or unusual word order

If you're aiming for a formal, archaic, or poetic tone, this structure will get you there.

Gone was the light from his eyes.

6. Interruptions (em dashes or parentheses)

If you're going for a conversational, conflicted, or stream-of-consciousness vibe—even something humorous if used right—interruptions are your friend. They mimic how we speak and think in real time.

I was going to tell her—God, I really was—but I couldn’t.

7. Questions

Questions are fantastic for showing uncertainty, anxiety, or inner conflict. They can also give off a philosophical tone and invite reflection from both the character and the reader.

What if I never make it out? What if this is it?

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Accidentally Raising the fastest thing Alive

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Fandom:

Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types

Relationship:

Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik & Sonic the Hedgehog

Characters:

Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles "Tails" Prower

Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik

Knuckles the Echidna

Guardian Units of Nations | G.U.N.

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eggdad

Sonic raised by eggman

Eggman raises Sonic

Evil Sonic

i guess?

not really - Freeform

Sonic is fluent in Japanese

Sonic the Hedgehog Speaks Japanese

Sonic the Hedgehog Uses Sign Language

Japanese Sonic the Hedgehog

Selectively Mute Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic The hedgehog is Mute for a while

Manipulative Sonic the Hedgehog

Sassy Sonic the Hedgehog

Fluff

Sonic the Hedgehog is Miles "Tails" Prower's Parent

Overpowered Sonic the Hedgehog

Unhinged Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles Tails Prower can use sign language

Smart Sonic the Hedgehog

Intelligent Sonic The hedgehog

Bookworm Sonic The hedgehog

Sonic The hedgehog loves reading Romance

Sonic The Hedgehog is a Theater kid

Sonic the hedgehog has oscar worthy acting skills

Sonic the hedgehog has a computer science degree

Parent Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik

Dr Eggman raised Sonic the hedgehog

Dr Eggman is Sonic the hedgehog's Parent

Adoptive older sibling Sonic the hedgehog

Good Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Good Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Younger sister Sage

Younger brother Metal

Doting brother Sonic the hedgehog

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Other Additional Tags to Be Added

Even though Sonic is raised by an Old fat white guy

He will have asian manners

Embrace the stereotypes

Emotionally Intelligent Sonic the Hedgehog

Summary:

Eggman finds a little blue hedgehog in an alley. The orphanges don't have any space. So,he'll take care of the hedgehog till the orphanage has space. He won't get attached *(Will He?)


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1 month ago
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1 month ago

What's up?

Hey, I'm Av

Here I share headcanons,theories and sometimes art

I do fanfiction a lot. But I will almost rarely complete them. Since I just get bored.

And I am always in fandoms even if it has been years since I have posted anything about it. Don't worry I still love it.


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1 month ago

This is so helpful!!!

Writing Tips

Punctuating Dialogue

➸ “This is a sentence.”

➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.

➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”

➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”

➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”

➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”

➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.

“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.

“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”

➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”

➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”

However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!

➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.

If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)

➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“

“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.

➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.

➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”

➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.

“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”

➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.

“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”


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1 month ago

How to show emotions

Part V

How to show grief

a vacant look

slack facial expressions

shaky hands

trembling lips

swallowing

struggling to breathe

tears rolling down their cheeks

How to show fondness

smiling with their mouth and their eyes

softening their features

cannot keep their eyes off of the object of their fondness

sometimes pouting the lips a bit

reaching out, wanting to touch them

How to show envy

narrowing their eyes

rolling their eyes

raising their eyebrows

grinding their teeth

tightening jaw

chin poking out

pouting their lips

forced smiling

crossing arms

shifting their gaze

clenching their fists

tensing their muscles

then becoming restless/fidgeting

swallowing hard

stiffening

holding their breath

blinking rapidly

exhaling sharply

How to show regret

scrubbing a hand over the face

sighing heavily

downturned mouth

slightly bending over

shoulders hanging low

hands falling to the sides

a pained expression

heavy eyes

staring down at their feet

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1 month ago

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I needed this!

20 Ways to Show Extreme Fear in Your Writing

As I dive into researching signs of fear for my horror WIP, I wanted to share some of the most compelling and visceral reactions I’ve come across. Whether you’re writing a chilling scene or crafting a character’s panic, these 20 signs of fear can help bring tension and realism to your story.

Physical Reactions

Hyperventilating — sucking in air but never feeling like it’s enough

Chest tightens — feels like a weight or hands pressing down

Limbs shaking violently, knees buckling

Complete loss of muscle control — collapsing or unable to stand

Cold sweat soaking through clothes

Heart hammering so hard they feel it in their throat or head

Tunnel vision — the world narrowing down to one terrifying focal point

Ringing in the ears or sudden deafness, like the world drops away

Dizziness / feeling faint / vision blurring

Dry mouth — unable to speak or even scream

Uncontrollable Behavior

Screaming / sobbing / gasping — involuntary vocal outbursts

Panic run — bolting without thinking, tripping over everything

Clawing at their own skin / chest / throat — like trying to escape their body

Begging / pleading out loud even if no one’s there

Repeating words or phrases — “No, no, no” / “This isn’t happening”

Hiding instinctively — diving under tables, closets, or corners

Desperate grabbing — reaching for someone, anything solid

Loss of bladder or bowel control (for extreme terror)

Total mental shutdown — frozen, slack-jawed, staring blankly

Memory blackout — later can’t recall what happened during the worst moment


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2 months ago

Wait,Open Arms from Epic:The musical fits so well with Sonic Prime

I mean, Shadow could be Odysseus and Sonic could be Polites—

Shadow being like "Don't trust them, they're not your friends," and Sonic being like greet the world with open arms with the alternate friends watching from the background.


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