: Re: How do I show the confusion my character feels? I am trying to show the confusion my character feels (first person narrative) but am not sure what techniques to use. I have tried to achieve

In addition to the good answers given so far, confusion can manifest itself literally as confusing the unexpected information with the more familiar.

For example:

He told me he currently worked for the NASA.

I smiled. "Yes, the NSA, that fits him well. He loved spy stories as far back as I knew him and he is a convincing talker. Could have become a good con m..."

"Not NSA, N-A-S-A", he interruped me, spelling out every letter.

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