Writing Styles

noun a pair of lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length

• The poet ended his sonnet with a powerful couplet that summarized the main theme.
• I love how the couplet at the end of the poem ties everything together.
• The couplet in that rap battle was fire!
• The couplet of sunshine and laughter brightened up her day.

noun a person who takes up an activity or interest in a superficial way

• The art collector was merely a dabbler in the world of painting.
• She's just a dabbler when it comes to playing the guitar.
• He's a dabbler in photography, but he's not that good.
• As a dabbler in the stock market, he often makes risky investments.

noun a smear or blot of paint, usually applied quickly and carelessly

verb to cover or coat something with a smear or blot of paint

• The artist used a delicate brush to daub the paint onto the canvas.
• She daubed a little bit of sunscreen on her nose before heading to the beach.
• I daubed some hot sauce on my tacos for an extra kick.
• The politician tried to daub over his scandal with empty promises.

noun written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

adjective pertaining to or dealing with the subject of written works

• The study of literature is essential for a well-rounded education.
• I really enjoy reading literature from different time periods.
• Diving into some lit literature this weekend!
• Her mind was a vast library of literature, filled with stories and knowledge.

noun a group or collection of different items; a mixture of various things

• The library has a section dedicated to various topics, including a miscellany of essays and articles.
• I love browsing through the miscellany of items at the flea market.
• I found a bunch of random stuff in the miscellany box at the garage sale.
• His mind was a miscellany of thoughts and ideas, making it hard to focus on one thing at a time.

noun a form of written or spoken language that is not in verse or metrical structure

adjective relating to written or spoken language that is not in verse or metrical structure

• The author's prose was elegant and sophisticated, showcasing her mastery of language.
• I love reading her prose because it feels like she's just talking to me.
• Her prose is lit, I couldn't put the book down!
• His prose was like a beautiful painting, each word carefully chosen to create a vivid image.

noun a style of playing music characterized by short, disconnected notes

adverb in a staccato manner

• The pianist played the staccato notes with precision and clarity.
• She tapped out the staccato rhythm on the table with her fingers.
• The rapper's flow was so staccato, it was hard to keep up with the lyrics.
• The staccato bursts of laughter filled the room with joy.

noun a rhetorical device that uses multiple conjunctions in close succession, typically where they are not necessary

• The author's use of polysyndeton in the passage created a sense of rhythm and emphasis.
• The repeated use of 'and' in that sentence is called polysyndeton.
• Yo, that polysyndeton stuff the teacher talked about is like using 'and' a bunch of times in a row.
• Her speech was like a river flowing with polysyndeton, each 'and' connecting the ideas seamlessly.