Sophisticated Brainrot
An individual who is not dependent on conventional hierarchies; rather, they achieve great feats without the need for external validation and embrace a "lone wolf" archetype
Sigma
If you want to write an exciting story, try inserting one of these sudden and dramatic turn of events that flips the narrative on its head!
Plot Twist
A description of chocolate, or a term one may used to describe a mixture of positive and negative emotions
bittersweet
An ability to complete two tasks through a single effort might be described by this violent, rock-tossing idiom
Kill two birds with one stone
Inked writing tool that is easy to smudge, commonly found in Elementary school classrooms
Marker
I must say, you are clearly using this term - indicating an attempt to instigate an outrageous and apoplectic response out of me through your incendiary and bombastic language
Ragebaiting
Did you end a chapter with a suspenseful situation that is unresolved? If so, you may have left your reader with one of these literary precipice danglers meant to entice the audience to continue with the story
Cliffhanger
Sarcasm and "back-handed" compliments may suggest this oxymoronic tone that one may take up with another person if they are repressing a sense of frustration (albeit, not particularly well)
Passive Aggressive
If you back out of a dare or challenge, don't be surprised if your friends accuse you of this fowl behavior
Chicken out/Chickening out
An adjective indicating that something is worthy of praise or comment, evoking awe or appreciation
Remarkable
We require a higher degree of focus and unmitigated resolve in order to complete an assigned task in a punctual and effective manner; therefore, we must do this term
Lock in
When you write some characters, keep in mind that they often fulfill tropes of storytelling that characterize them as one of these (e.g. hero, mentor, antagonist etc.)
A quiet or solemn place may overwhelm you in its lack of noise, as this oxymoronic term suggests
Deafening silence
Abrupt end to a habit or addiction may be described with this term
Cold Turkey
Trademark
Clock it
Be careful not to write a female character who has no perceivable flaws or shortcomings. If you do, critics might accuse you of crafting this type of character.
Mary Sue
When two people have respectfully dissenting opinions, they may reach this mutual (yet contradictory) conclusion
Agree to Disagree
Ruthless competition can be characterized by this type of canine conflict
Dog-eat-dog
One who values precision and accuracy
Marksmen
Mogging
A misleading or misdirecting clue may be considered an example of this "fishy" term, meant to draw the readers attention away from other hints in the story
Red herring
If you go to a restaurant like Red Lobster, you may order a plate of these contradictory crustaceans (perhaps with some cocktail sauce)
Jumbo Shrimp
The largest serving fit for one with a mane?
Lion's share
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something
Demarcation