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What does it mean?
A character makes a sound that carries emotional weight and meaning for another character.
In plain terms
He made a noise that conveyed deep emotion she understood.
What can you take from it?
Non-verbal cues can communicate complex feelings.

Where it applies

  • comforting someone
  • silent understanding

Putting it to work

  • interpreting body language

Questions to consider

  • What do sounds reveal about us?
  • How do we read others?

Another view

It relies on the listener interpreting the sound correctly.

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