Reviewing Exploding Moments

What is an exploding moment?

What are the three techniques we can employ to explode a moment?

Why do we write exploding moments?

"As I crossed the finish line, the roar of the crowd erupted around me, a symphony of cheers and applause. My legs burned with exhaustion, but the exhilaration of victory surged through me, drowning out the pain. The cool breeze kissed my sweat-drenched skin, and I could taste the salty tang of triumph on my lips. My teammates rushed to embrace me, their faces beaming with pride and joy. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, and I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and gratitude."

• This exploding moment uses thoughtshots and dialogues to allow the reader to gain an in depth understanding of the character.

• This exploding moment is created by using a snapshot - different kinds of imagery- to allow the audience to experience the moment

• This exploding moment is created by ensuring that the character is described clearly for character development

• This exploding moment uses emotive language to make the character relatable and guarantee audience engagement.

"I took a deep breath, my heart heavy ​ (a)   with regret​ (b)   , and looked into her eyes. 'I'm so sorry,' I whispered, my voice trembling with emotion​ . Her eyes widened, and I could see the hurt and confusion etched on her face. The words tumbled out of me,​ (c)   each one laden with the weight of my remorse. 'I never meant to hurt you. Please, forgive me.' ​ (d)   The silence that followed was thick with tension, and I could feel the sting of tears welling up in my eyes. The room seemed to close in around us, and I held my breath, waiting for her response."

• Alliteration
• Dialogues
• Emotive Language
• Personification
• Consonance
• Gustatory Imagery

Entering the Haunted House- Convert this to an Exploding Moment.