| Term | Definition |
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| archaic diction | language that is now rarely used, except when revived by authors in order to give their writing the feel of older times |
| confessional mode | a mode in which the purpose is to confess feelings, thoughts and actions, often personal but sometimes those of a community. -- often one of longing or even desperation |
| elegiac mode | a mode in which the main element is a purpose and mood of lament and mourning, which usually focuses on praising a loved one who has died |
| high (poetic) diction | language that has been developed specifically to be used in poetry. Such language is intense and vivid and is often considered elevated or lofty. The term may also indicate language that was once vivid but has become stale through much use |
| horror mode | a mode in which the purpose is to frighten the audience and the mood is corresponding ly dark and sinister |
| laudatory (exultant) mode | a mood or attitude of celebration, usually with the purpose of praising something or someone |
| low (common speech) diction | language borrowed for poetic use from everyday speech, and considered especially appropriate for poetry written on everyday topics |
| meditative mode | a mode in which the purpose is to turn over a number of thoughts in sequence, often in a mood of quiet personal contemplation |
| ode | an exalted lyric poem that celebrates a dignified subject in a lofty style (Ryken, p. 516) |
| prophetic mode | a mode in which the purpose is to prophesy about the future. The mood is generally solemn and austere, but often passionate as well. |
| self expressive mode | a mode in which the main purpose is simply to express personal thoughts and feelings |
| sonnet | a short poem of 14 lines in iambic pentameter, typically in continuous stanza form and typically rhyming either 10 abbaabba cdcdcd (or cdecde) or 2) abab cdcd efef gg. Content varies but is usually about private, not public, concerns. |
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