Struggling to describe anger in your writing? This body language cheat sheet will offer you some guidance.
Facial Expressions
Clenched jaw
Flared nostrils
Furrowed brows
Pursed lips
Tightened facial muscles
Jutting chin out
Eye Contact
Protruding eyes
Staring daggers
Glaring
Piercing Gaze
Posture/Movement
Stomping feet
Tense and rigid posture
Crossed arms
Hands on hips
Turning away
Gestures
Pointing fingers
Sharp and forceful gestures: (slapping hands together, fist-shaking)
Rolling up sleeves
Clenched fists
Physiological Response
Elevated blood pressure
Throbbing veins Increased heart rate Reddening face Muscles tensing Rapid/Loud breathing
Verbal Cues
Intense/harsh tone
Raised voice
Shaking voice
Shouting or yelling
Use of profanity
