ASCII control character (noun)

1. In the cartoon show, the ASCII control characters were used creatively to depict the characters' emotions.

2. According to ancient mythology, the gods used special ASCII control characters to communicate with each other.

3. The comic strip used ASCII control characters to illustrate the character's speech bubbles and sound effects.

4. In the fantasy novel, the wizard cast spells using ancient ASCII control characters inscribed on a magical scroll.