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striking
attracting attention because something or someone stands out
powerful
leaves an impact on plot/readers/characters/relationships
vivid
producing powerful feelings / strong, clear images in the mind
dramatic
sudden, turning point for characters/plot/relationships, highly exciting/climatic/heightened emotions
memorable
moment/character you would remember due to something the character did
moving
producing strong emotions (sadness/sympathy/bittersweet/poignant)
disturbing
causing great anxiety/extreme worry
entertaining
providing enjoyment/amusement
tense
clashes that cause anxiety/nervousness
conflicting
clashes between characters/ideas/actions/words
horrifying
extremely shocking
significant
important due to impact on plot/character/relationships/themes
important
creates impact on plot/character/theme
interesting
arousing curiosity, able to hold or catch someone’s attention
unusual
not commonly occurring, interesting because different from others
special
better, greater/ different from what us usual
unique
being the only one of its kind, unlike anything else
emotional
poignant, stirring show of feelings
impactful
leaves major effect on character/plot development
compelling/riveting/fascinating/intriguing
evoking interest/attention/admiration in an irresistable way
unsettling
causing anxiety/uneasiness
effective
successful in showing/producing a desired result (from qn)
suspenseful
arousing excited expectation/uncertainty from what may happen
engaging
captures reader’s attention and keep them interested
