Definitions by Parkour
bittersweet
A word that always works in English class if you need a word for tone. Even if you don't know anything about the piece you're talking about.
Teacher: "Blah blah blah, diction, syntax, imagery."
Student: "The tone of this passage sounds very... bittersweet."
Teacher: "Good job! You're my favorite student now!"
Student: "The tone of this passage sounds very... bittersweet."
Teacher: "Good job! You're my favorite student now!"
bittersweet by Parkour November 12, 2014