How do you describe agony in a story?

Answer 1

Well, when you're painting a picture with words, you can describe agony by using powerful and emotive language that really captures the intense feelings of pain and suffering. Think about the physical sensations, the emotional turmoil, and the mental anguish that the character is experiencing. By painting a vivid picture with your words, you can help your readers truly feel and understand the agony that your character is going through. Just remember, every stroke of the pen is a chance to create something beautiful and meaningful.

Answer 2

Agony in a story can be described through vivid and sensory language that conveys intense physical or emotional suffering. This can include detailing the character's physical pain, mental anguish, and the impact it has on their thoughts and actions. Descriptions of agony should evoke empathy and create a sense of urgency or despair within the reader.

Answer 3

You need to know your character, first of all, and how they will react to the pain. Is it physical or mental pain? Mental I can't help you with but physical I can. You need to know the injury you're going to have the character get and then research it, ask people who've had the injury, etc etc.... Then you will better know how to describe it. For instance, I have never broken a rib but my character did so I had to research that a lot! And from their... just use your writing skills. Don't go nuts with it, just make sure the reader will know it's there. For broken ribs, as an example, (done quickly without editing so excuse the mess,)

She struggled to get up, holding her right hand against her left side, carefully raising to her knees without twisting her body. It hurt to breath. It hurt to stay upright. It hurt to move. She slowly got to her feet and took a step. She winced as the jostling involved caused sharp, stabbing pains up and down her entire left side.

So you see, you need to know here to mention it, but it's pretty easy- just like any other writing really.