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Show not tell for basic feelings and reactions

Happiness
my head was dizzy with delight
I was over the moon
I was walking on air
I was on cloud nine
jumping with joy
Sadness
I was down in the dumps
I felt gloomy
I was on the brink of tears
Fear
a shiver ran down my spine
my blood turned cold
my heart skipped a beat
Angry
Fuming /boiling mad
To see red
Look daggers at someone

Give someone a black look

rant and rave= Shout and complain angrily and at length.


Shock/surprise
Flabbergasted/Dumbfounded

My jaw dropped

My eyes nearly pop out of my head

I stood rooted to the ground.

Embarrassed
My face turned crimson red
I wanted to dig a hole and hide
Tired

I was worn out with fatigue


I could not muster up a single ounce of strength any more
My limbs felt as if they were chained to iron shackles
Hungry
My tummy was growling
My stomach was begging for food
Pain
a line of fire seared through my........

I was writhing in agony

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