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Erudite

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Learned, polished, or scholarly.

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Wry

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Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

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Accusatory

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Charging of wrongdoing.

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Solemn

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Deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection.

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Bitter

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Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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Satire

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A genre that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock societal norms or individuals.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, affecting tone and clarity.