EMOTION AMPLIFIER THESAURUS

HUNGER



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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:
Hunger can be defined as experiencing a vital need for food. The varying degrees of severity for this amplifier make it a versatile one. Whether you want to use a skipped meal to create an atmosphere of discomfort and irritability or explore hunger as a threat to the character's survival, this entry covers the full range. If hunger plays a significant role in your story, you might find the MALNUTRITION entry useful.

PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS:
Glancing about for food sources (snacks laid out, a fast-food chain nearby, etc.)
Catching the scent of food and breathing in deeply
Making comments: Those pastries look great, or Smells like fresh bread in here.
Staring at food
Openly watching others eat
Trembling hands
Asking for food (from a host, asking a friend to share, at an establishment, etc.)
Hunting for a stray mint or piece of gum in a purse or pocket
Drinking something sugary to tide the character over
Seeking out free samples (at grocery stores, in a mall, etc.)
Moaning at the sight of food
Moving closer to the food source
Lips that are slightly parted
Licking or chewing the lips
Talking about food constantly
Swallowing often
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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 HUNGER:
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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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