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Literary notes about forceful (AI summary)

The word “forceful” in literature conveys a sense of power and persuasiveness—whether describing a character’s personality, a writer's style, or the impact of speech. It often appears alongside terms like “dignified” and “commanding” to emphasize compelling clarity and intensity, as in a dignified, forceful response [1] or a deliberate, forceful delivery [2]. Writers use it to evoke images of vibrant energy and decisive impact, whether illustrating a robust personality [3] or emphasizing the trenchant effectiveness of a pen [4]. In this way, "forceful" enriches descriptions by lending both physical and rhetorical might to the narrative.
  1. As was to be expected Dr. McLoughlin's answer was dignified, forceful, and sufficient.
    — from Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Frederick V. Holman
  2. But when you are appealing to wills and consciences for immediate action, forceful delivery wins.
    — from The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein
  3. Mrs. Travers is a forceful personality."
    — from Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse
  4. Under the sway of his forceful and trenchant pen the Mobile Register became one of the most
    — from Makers and Romance of Alabama History by B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) Riley

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