Surprise phrases for composition

Surprise phrases for composition

Surprise phrases for composition

Here are some surprise phrases you can use in your composition:

1	General surprise	Their eyes widened in astonishment. Their jaw dropped to the floor. They gasped in disbelief. They were taken aback. They were caught off guard. Their heart skipped a beat with excitement
2	Mild surprise	They were surprised. They were amazed. They were startled. They were bewildered. They were puzzled.
3	Strong surprise	They were dumbfounded. They were flabbergasted. They were gobsmacked. They were stunned speechless. They were horrified. They were appalled.
4	Physical reactions to demonstrate surprise	Their breath hitched. Their knees weakened. They felt a cold shiver down their spine. Their face turned pale. Their pulse raced.
4	Emotional reactions	They felt a surge of adrenaline. They experienced a wave of nausea. They felt a sense of dread. They felt a pang of fear. They felt a rush of anger. Their eyebrows arched upwards and their jaws were wide agape Their heartbeats accelerated as their hands became twitchy Chills raced across their skin Cupping her mouth, she exchanged looks of pleasant surprise with her friends Holding her breath, she stared with bewilderment She was frozen in place, unmoving and unblinking,

Additional tips:

Show, don't tell: Instead of simply stating that a character was surprised, use vivid descriptions to show their reaction.

Consider the character's personality: A stoic character might react differently to surprise than an emotional one.

Build suspense: Gradually reveal the surprising information to heighten the reader's anticipation and the character's surprise.

Use strong verbs: Verbs like "gasped," "stumbled," and "recoiled" can add power to your descriptions.

Use sensory details: Appeal to the reader's senses to create a more immersive experience. For example, describe the sound of a gasp, the feel of a cold sweat, or the taste of fear.

By using these tips and phrases, students can create more vivid and engaging descriptions of their characters' reactions to surprise.

We hope these tips would help you write great phrases to describe surprise in your compositions.

Read compositions written by our students

Model Compositions

Did you like the technique above?

We cover a lot more during our classes. You can try a discounted trial class at only $36. Whatsapp us at +65 87491430.

Or click this Whatsapp link https://wa.link/4f5ufp

Here is a link to what we cover in our TRIAL CLASSES.

https://www.thewritetribe.com.sg/class-schedules

Join our TELEGRAM GROUP for free model essays by our students!

We have come to the end of the blog. We hope these blog posts are useful. We cover plenty more during our classes. We offer both English Tuition and Creative Writing classes for both primary and secondary schools.

https://t.me/+5Hqn1Yj2FrhjYWQ1