tone and emotion
descriptive language
reactions and responses
mystery and suspense
unusual and exaggerated
100

This word describes an extreme feeling of disgust or hatred.

abhorring

100

Sharp, cutting, or pointed in nature, often describing words or remarks

barbed 

100

Doubtful, questioning, or unwilling to believe something easily.

skeptical

100

Bewildered, confused, or unsure how to respond.

nonplussed

100

This word describes something happening in an unexpected or contradictory way

ironic

200

Full of intense anger or rage.

wrathful

200

Distorted, ugly, or shockingly unnatural in appearance.

grotesque

200

Unbelieving, shocked, or unable to accept the truth.

incredulous

200

Threatening, foreboding, or suggesting something bad is about to happen.

ominous

200

Something that is greatly exaggerated or overstated beyond reality.

hyperbolic

300

Bold, reckless, or impudent behavior.

brash

300

Close, personal, or deeply private in nature.

intimate

300

Overly critical or fault-finding.

censorious

300

Deep in thought, often in a sad or reflective way.

pensive

300

Sharp, cutting, or pointed, often used to describe words, remarks, or physical objects.

barbed

400

Reserved, unwilling to share thoughts or feelings.

reticent

400

Relating to the Christian Church or clergy.

ecclesiastical

400

Mocking, ridiculing, or expressing contempt.

derisive

400

Unexpected or contradictory in meaning or outcome.

ironic

400

Distorted, ugly, or shockingly unnatural in appearance or manner.

grotesque

500

Overly mournful, sorrowful, or dramatic in a sad way.

lugubrious

500

Over-exaggerated or extreme beyond reality.

hyperbolic

500

Not caring one way or another, lacking interest.

indifferent

500

Prone to arguments, disputes, or controversy.

contentious

500

Overly dramatic in sadness, excessively mournful or gloomy.

lugubrious