"LIVING IS BOTH A CURSE AND A BLESSING."

I am writing a fic where Eggman raises Sonic

Different sentence structures and the vibes they can achieve

1. Short, choppy sentences

Excellent for creating tension, urgency, or drama because they speed up the pacing and convey intense emotion.

She said no. I didn’t listen. I should have.

2. Long, flowing sentences

These are great for descriptions, adding detail, and explanations. They can create an intellectual or reflective vibe—or even a dreamy one. You can also use them to evoke a sense of being overwhelmed. They slow the pacing, add complexity, and help build tension. But once you're in the thick of a tense moment, it's often better to switch back to short sentences to keep the energy up.

As the sun dipped behind the horizon, casting a golden sheen across the cracked pavement, she stood there, unsure of what she was waiting for—only that something, anything, had to change.

3. Fragmented sentences

These give off a casual, stylized, and emotional tone. They're perfect for internal monologue and mimicking the way we actually think or speak.

Not the way I planned. Not even close. But here we are.

4. Repetitive structure

They add drama, rhythm, and emotional intensity. It's a powerful stylistic tool that can drive a point home.

She wanted peace. She wanted quiet. She wanted to forget.

5. Inverted or unusual word order

If you're aiming for a formal, archaic, or poetic tone, this structure will get you there.

Gone was the light from his eyes.

6. Interruptions (em dashes or parentheses)

If you're going for a conversational, conflicted, or stream-of-consciousness vibe—even something humorous if used right—interruptions are your friend. They mimic how we speak and think in real time.

I was going to tell her—God, I really was—but I couldn’t.

7. Questions

Questions are fantastic for showing uncertainty, anxiety, or inner conflict. They can also give off a philosophical tone and invite reflection from both the character and the reader.

What if I never make it out? What if this is it?

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Writing Description Notes:

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Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking

Warm/Hot

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Writing Tips

Punctuating Dialogue

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➸ “This is a sentence.”

➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.

➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”

➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”

➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”

➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”

➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.

“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.

“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”

➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”

➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”

However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!

➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.

If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)

➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“

“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.

➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.

➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”

➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.

“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”

➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.

“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”

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Now I'll never run out of Words!

sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

Accidentally Raising the fastest thing Alive

Rating:

Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning:

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category:

Gen

Fandom:

Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types

Relationship:

Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik & Sonic the Hedgehog

Characters:

Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles "Tails" Prower

Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik

Knuckles the Echidna

Guardian Units of Nations | G.U.N.

Additional Tags:

eggdad

Sonic raised by eggman

Eggman raises Sonic

Evil Sonic

i guess?

not really - Freeform

Sonic is fluent in Japanese

Sonic the Hedgehog Speaks Japanese

Sonic the Hedgehog Uses Sign Language

Japanese Sonic the Hedgehog

Selectively Mute Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic The hedgehog is Mute for a while

Manipulative Sonic the Hedgehog

Sassy Sonic the Hedgehog

Fluff

Sonic the Hedgehog is Miles "Tails" Prower's Parent

Overpowered Sonic the Hedgehog

Unhinged Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles Tails Prower can use sign language

Smart Sonic the Hedgehog

Intelligent Sonic The hedgehog

Bookworm Sonic The hedgehog

Sonic The hedgehog loves reading Romance

Sonic The Hedgehog is a Theater kid

Sonic the hedgehog has oscar worthy acting skills

Sonic the hedgehog has a computer science degree

Parent Dr. Eggman | Dr. Robotnik

Dr Eggman raised Sonic the hedgehog

Dr Eggman is Sonic the hedgehog's Parent

Adoptive older sibling Sonic the hedgehog

Good Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Good Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Older Sibling Sonic the Hedgehog

Younger sister Sage

Younger brother Metal

Doting brother Sonic the hedgehog

Tags May Change

Other Additional Tags to Be Added

Even though Sonic is raised by an Old fat white guy

He will have asian manners

Embrace the stereotypes

Emotionally Intelligent Sonic the Hedgehog

Summary:

Eggman finds a little blue hedgehog in an alley. The orphanges don't have any space. So,he'll take care of the hedgehog till the orphanage has space. He won't get attached *(Will He?)

This hits right in the feels

Badass of the arena!

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