old tone

Question 1

steps

Answer 1

a) attitude / tone
b) degree
c) context to explain

Question 2

positive

Answer 2

• sympathetic
• optimistic
• (ATTITUDE) approving of

Question 3

neutral

Answer 3

• ambivalent: having mixed feelings, uncertain
• apathetic: showing little interest, indifferent

Question 4

critical / disapproving (attitude)

Answer 4

reproachful, reproving, condemning

Question 5

rebuke or scold

Answer 5

admonishing, berating

Question 6

feeling that something/someone is unworthy of consideration

Answer 6

dismissive, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous

Question 7

arrogance

Answer 7

arrogant, pompous, supercilious

Question 8

feeling of superiority

Answer 8

superior, condescending, patronising

Question 9

casual

Answer 9

nonchalant, relaxed, conversational

Question 10

calm

Answer 10

measured, reassured, rational

Question 11

humourous

Answer 11

light-hearted, irreverent

Question 12

showing seriousness

Answer 12

solemn, sombre

Question 13

angry

Answer 13

bitter, outraged, aggrieved, resentful

Question 14

irony to mock / convey contempt

Answer 14

(TONE) ironic, sardonic, sarcastic

Question 15

show of distrust

Answer 15

sceptical, cynical, incredulous

Question 16

others

Answer 16

self-righteous
self-effacing
self-depricating
sympathetic
conciliatory
apologetic
sentimental
amused
tolerant
pessimistic

Question 17

hostile, determined, forceful, combative, menacing

Answer 17

aggressive

Question 18

sad, melancholic

Answer 18

depressing

Question 19

dissatisfaction, lack of fulfillment

Answer 19

frustrated

Question 20

tease scornfully, ridicule

Answer 20

(TONE) mocking