#8: Tone

Tone materializes the atmosphere of any piece of literature, whether it be a script, a book, a poem, or a monologue. Essentially, the tone of a story depicts the details of its conflicts and transitions. In poetry, and especially Shakespeare, tone is necessary to convey the correct themes without obscurity. However, tone should also offer complexity in order to give the audience various perspectives on the nature of the language, as well as the story itself. Hamlet, for example, is grounded by its urgently dark tone and offers the audience suspense because of the presented setting. Moreover, tone justifies the presented actions, hostilities, prejudices, and glorifications by stressing certain principles. Without the same tonal quality, King Claudius' sarcastic speeches would sound truly sound and humble; when in fact, he pierces Hamlet's soul by mocking him under shadows and words of false despair. Tone implicitly and explicitly reveals truth behind characters lies.

#7: Diction

Diction is key in developing a rhythm, tone, and deeper connotation to the simplicity of words. Specifically, diction is most valuable in Shakespeare's works. In Hamlet, the differing diction reveals the intents of each character; for example, Hamlet's over-extended and harsh language in his 'To be, or not to be' speech indicate his indecisiveness. Furthermore, the contradicting tones of Horatio and Hamlet reveal a different set of values and outlooks, mostly an optimistic vs. pessimistic standpoint. Additionally, in Laertes' speech for example, diction adds depth to a character's prejudged necessity. In all Shakespearean tragedies, each character is created for a reason; consequently, to most readers demise, Shakespeare intently uses each word for a specific reason. The analysis of diction, then, leads to a greater understanding of a play, character, scene, monologue, dialogue, or soliloquy. Diction enables the audience to understand the language without listening to each specific word. Therefore, although it is highly overlooked, diction is most definitely one of the most important factors in deciphering the truth behind text, especially in Shakespeare's more complex characters.

#6: Imagery

The utilization of imagery, figurative language, and extensive poetic devices help depict a poem's themes through intricate details. Although hard to recognize to the untrained eye, imagery is key in deciphering the true nature of a poem's intent. For example, in Cumming's "Ponder," the repetition of personification evidently paints a rich narrative for the reader. Additionally, the use of such metaphors as "vertical worthless" and "horizontal business" supplies satisfaction for readers who understand the truth behind the disguised 'meaningless' of poems. Such imagery evokes an emotional investment from its audience and, consequently, propels a poem to a higher revelation.

#5: Poetic Sounds

Poetic sounds supply literature with a musical characteristic. In essence, poetic sounds add to the uniqueness of a story, tone, theme, or even phrase. Specifically in poetry, rhyme scheme helps depict the flow of the poem- as either harsh or elongated. Moreover, alliteration and assonance provide a poem with a consistency of emotion. For example, the repetition of 's' acts as a lulling sounds, whilst a 't' would provide sharp diction for more violent imagery. In Shakespeare, imagery and meter justify the emotions of a characters through female endings, specifically evidenced through Romeo's naivety and Hamlet's indecision.