| A | B |
| Depict | represented by a picture; described in words |
| Imagery | mental images |
| Florid | excessively flowery in style |
| Platitude | flat or trite remark |
| Alliteration | repetition of a sound at the beginning of two or more words |
| Epigram | short often-satirical poem ending with a clever turn of thought |
| Dissertation | extended usually written in treatment of a subject |
| Missive | written communication |
| Farce | ridiculous action, display or pretense |
| Parody | literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or ridicule |
| Sonorous | producing a sound, full or loud in sound |
| Euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| Lilt | to sing or speak rhythmically and with varying pitch |
| Aria | accompanied elaborate melody sung by a single voice |
| Sonata | instrumental musical composition typically of three or four movements in contrasting forms and keys |