Tone and Style – Highly dramatic and expressive, with emotional and philosophical nuance.

Sentence Structure – Sentences can be long, intricate, and layered with subclauses.

Cultural References – Includes historical, musical, and European context that may be unfamiliar (e.g. References to Emperor Joseph II, the court of Vienna, and 18th-century social hierarchies).

Dialogue – Characters speak in a theatrical, elevated style rather than casual speech (e.g. Salieri to Mozart: “You mock the very order of nature with your genius!” — exaggerated, formal phrasing meant for stage impact).