Literary notes about Repartee (AI summary)
Literature frequently employs "repartee" to denote a brisk, witty exchange that illuminates a character’s cleverness and social finesse. It can be used to capture the lighthearted spark of conversation as characters banter playfully [1] or to underscore moments when a slight misstep is deftly countered by a self-aware retort [2]. In some works, repartee elevates dialogues to arenas of verbal duels and intellectual sparring, as when a well-timed response in a high-stakes setting becomes emblematic of a character's commanding presence [3]. Meanwhile, its presence in social gatherings underscores both the humor and the sophistication of the interaction, adding layers of subtle critique and charm to the narrative [4] [5].