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Poetic and Literary Terms Guide

This document provides a list of terms related to poetic and literary devices as well as words that can be used to describe tone. It includes poetic elements like alliteration, metaphor, and rhyme. It then lists over 50 words that can be used to characterize different tones, such as simple, indirect, admiring, disliking, forceful, ironic, bitter, humorous, sad, and didactic. The document serves as a reference for understanding poetic and literary concepts as well as analyzing tone.

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Poetic and Literary Terms Guide

This document provides a list of terms related to poetic and literary devices as well as words that can be used to describe tone. It includes poetic elements like alliteration, metaphor, and rhyme. It then lists over 50 words that can be used to characterize different tones, such as simple, indirect, admiring, disliking, forceful, ironic, bitter, humorous, sad, and didactic. The document serves as a reference for understanding poetic and literary concepts as well as analyzing tone.

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Poetic and Literary Terms

Alliteration
Antithesis
Assonance
Detail
Figurative language
Figures of speech
Hyperbole
Imagery
Metaphor
Objective
Personification
Point of view
Repetition
Rhyme
Rhythm
Simile
Stanza
Subjective
Symbol
Theme
Tone
Tone is a difficult concept. Here is a list of words that can be used to describe tone.

          simple, straightforward, direct, unambiguous, candid


          indirect, understated, evasive, allusive
          complicated, complex, difficult
          admiring, worshiping, approving
          complimentary, proud, effusive
          disliking, abhorring, contemptuous
          strident, harsh, acerbic, angry, outraged, violent
          forceful, powerful, confident
          energetic, vibrant
          ironic, sardonic, sarcastic, mocking, sly, wry
          satirical, critical
          sharp, biting
          bitter, grim, cynical
          interested, sympathetic, pitiful
          hollow, detached, cold, obdurate
          tired, boring, uninterested
          indifferent, unconcerned, disinterested, apathetic
          impartial, objective
          humorous, playful, joking, frivolous
          flippant, irreverent, facetious
          impish, silly, sophomoric, childish
          resigned, calm, tranquil, quiet, peaceful, reticent
          subdued, restrained
          sad, upset, depressed, melancholy, despairing
          afraid, fearful, horrific, terrified, panicked
          wistful, nostalgic, sentimental
          solemn, serious, somber
          apologetic, penitent, ignominious
          recalcitrant, stubborn, rebellious
          apprehensive, anxious, pensive
          thoughtful, dreamy, fanciful
          vexed, uncertain, confused, ambivalent
          excited, exhilarated, exuberant
          ardent, fervent, zealous
          happy, contented, ecstatic, joyful, giddy
          incredulous, questioning, skeptical, dubious
          insistent, urgent, pressing
          pertinent, pointed, incisive, poignant
          commanding, demanding
          exhortatory, admonishing, censorious, damning
          condescending, arrogant, haughty, dogmatic
          elevated, grand, lofty, bombastic, pretentious
          oratorical, dramatic, melodramatic
          scornful, disdainful, supercilious
          audacious, bold, impudent, insolent
          alluring, provocative, seductive
          shocking, offensive, reprehensible, lurid
          didactic, instructive

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