I started violently, as if some unseen hand had goosed me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reacts with a sudden physical startle as if touched by an invisible force.
- In plain terms
- I jumped suddenly because it felt like someone touched me from nowhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical reactions can signal unseen or psychological stimuli.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes you to startle?
- How do you describe sudden sensations?
Another view
This description uses humor to describe a common physical reaction.
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