Words and Phrases to Show, not Tell

AFRAID ANGRY COLD EMBARASSED

-hands shaking -red in the face -shivering -blushing / turning red
-covering mouth with -yelling -seeing breath in the air -hanging head low
hand -hands on hips -blowing on hands -looking down or away
-heavy, fast breathing -jaw clenching -rubbing hands together -hiding face
-heart pounding -veins popping out -teeth chattering -stomach flips / knots
-whimpering -squinted eyes -hugging self -holding back tears
-screaming

EXCITED HOT HAPPY NERVOUS

-mouth wide open -bright in the face -smiling face -biting bottom lip
-jumping up and down -panting for breath -eyes wide open -touching face
-eyes wide open -sweat on face / back -laughing, giggling -tapping hands or feet
-huge smile across face -drenched in sweat -high tone in voice -butterflies in stomach
-heart pounding -fanning self with hand -smiling while talking -playing with hair
-clapping or clasping -moving slowly -stuttering
hands -looking away

SAD SHOCKED SHY TIRED

-tears in eyes -mouth wide open -blushing -yawning
-trembling lips -eyes popping open -looking down or away -droopy eyes
-head hanging low -hands covering mouth -speaking softly -trying to keep eyes
-shakey, quiet voice -jumping back -standing away from open
-dragging feet -gasping for air others -slouching in chair
-lips turned down -heart beating fast -hiding behind things -leaning head on hands
-rubbing eyes
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