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Ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Antagonistic

showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

Approving

showing that you believe that somebody/something is good or acceptable

Belligerent

hostile and aggressive, ready to fight

Cheerful

noticeably happy and optimistic

Clinical

highly analytical and dispassionate; objective and unemotional

Complimentary

expressing praise / admiration

Condemnatory

expressing strong disapproval; censorious

Conversational

Informal and relaxed, like a casual conversation

Didactic

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

Disappointed

upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected

Disgusted

A feeling of revolution or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

Dreary

Dull, Bleak, and Depressing

Enthusiastic

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Frustrated

Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of an inability to change or achieve something

Gentle

Mild in temperament or behavior; not harsh or violent.

Impartial

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; not favoring one over another

Horrified

Filled with horror; Shocked

Joyful

feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

Laudatory

expressing praise and condemnation

Lighthearted

Amusing and Carefree; Not serious

Objective

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions, considering and representing facts

Optimistic

hopeful and confident about the future

Outraged

A feeling of righteous anger

Pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Resigned

having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

Respectful

feeling or showing deference and admiration.

Sentimental

prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

Shocked

caused to feel suprise and indignation

Skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Sympathetic

feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy for others sorrow or misfortune

Thoughtful

showing careful consideration or attention

Vitriolic

Filled with bitter criticism or hatred

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. Example: 'She sells seashells by the seashore.'

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work. Example: 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from Greek mythology.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. Example: 'I have a dream' in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech.

Antithesis

A contrast or opposition between two things, often in parallel structure. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

Appeal to Authority

A logical fallacy where someone argues that a claim is true because an authority figure endorses it. Example: 'According to Dr. Smith, this medication is effective.'

Appeal to Emotion

Persuading an audience by appealing to their emotions. Example: 'If you don't adopt this puppy, it might never find a home.'

Appeal to Logic

Using logical reasoning to persuade an audience. Example: 'All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal.'

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. Example: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

Asyndeton

The omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence. Example: 'I came, I saw, I conquered.'

Colloquialism

Informal language or expressions used in everyday conversation. Example: 'Wanna' instead of 'want to.'

Connotation

The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition. Example: 'Home' connotes warmth and comfort.

Declarative Statement

A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

Denotation

The literal or primary meaning of a word. Example: The denotation of 'home' is a place where one lives.

Euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh. Example: 'Passed away' instead of 'died.'

Exclamatory Sentence

A sentence that expresses strong emotion. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

Hypophora

A figure of speech in which a writer poses a question and then answers it. Example: 'What is the meaning of life? It is to find happiness.'

Imperative Sentence

A sentence that gives a command or instruction. Example: 'Please close the door.'

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy. Example: A fire station burns down.

Jargon

Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group. Example: 'Code blue' in a medical context means a patient is in need of immediate resuscitation.

Juxtaposition

Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

Metaphor/Simile

A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief' (metaphor) and 'Her smile is like sunshine' (simile).

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it. Example: 'The White House issued a statement.'

Oxymoron

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

Parallelism

The use of similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or clauses. Example: 'I came, I saw, I conquered.'

Personification

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Polysyndeton

The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession. Example: 'We have ships and men and money and stores.'

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer. Example: 'Is the sky blue?'

Semantic Field

A set of words grouped by meaning referring to a specific subject. Example: Words related to 'happiness' include joy, bliss, and contentment.

Synthetic Personalization

A technique used in communication to create a personal connection with the audience. Example: 'You, the viewer, will love this product!'

Synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa. Example: 'All hands on deck' refers to sailors.

Triadic Structure

A rhetorical device that uses a series of three parallel elements. Example: 'Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'

Zeugma

A figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of the sentence. Example: 'She broke his car and his heart.'