As nouns the difference between persistence and poetry

is that persistence is the property of being persistent while poetry is (rare|or|archaic).

As adjectives the difference between persistent and attentive

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while attentive is paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As an adverb diligently is

in a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and recalcitrant

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while recalcitrant is recalcitrant, rebellious.

Steadfast is a synonym of persistent.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and steadfast

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while steadfast is fixed or unchanging; steady.

As verbs the difference between persists and presents

is that persists is third-person singular of persist while presents is third-person singular of present.

As a noun presents is

plural of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between person and entity

is that person is an individual; usually a human being while entity is that which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

As a verb person

is to represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.

Personage is a related term of person.

As nouns the difference between person and personage

is that person is an individual; usually a human being while personage is a famous or important person.

As a verb person

is to represent as a person; to personify; to impersonate.

As nouns the difference between persona and leader

is that persona is person, individual while leader is any person that s or directs.

As nouns the difference between personal and particular

is that personal is staff (employees of a business) while particular is a small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

As an adjective particular is

(obsolete) pertaining only to a part of something; partial.