Tone

Question 1

Didactic

Designed or intended to teach people something

Answer 1

Ex. 1 - A recipe for stew

Ex. 2 - Myths and parables

Question 2

Nostalgic

A way of referring to a general as well as a specific interest in the past and past events.

Answer 2

Ex. 1 - Wanting to go back to childhood years

Ex. 2 - Memories of an earlier time

Question 3

Pedantic

Word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise

Answer 3

Ex. 1 - Someone boring a group of people talking about the origin and details of a pottery piece

Ex. 2 - Correcting someone because of their improper grammar

Question 4

Trite

Lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest

Answer 4

Ex. 1 - A dialogue that had everyone yawning in minutes

Ex. 2 - Can even be cliche

Question 5

Contemptuous

Manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Answer 5

Ex. 1 - The waiter smiled contemptuously at anyone who didn’t know which wine to order

Ex. 2 - He was bullied at school and treated contemptuously by his stepfather

Question 6

Sardonic

Adjective describing dry, understated, and sort of mocking speech or writing

Answer 6

Ex. 1 - A comedian’s sneering jokes about a specific group of people that he wants to criticize

Ex. 2 - More extreme and negative than sarcastic

Question 7

Benevolent

The objective is to help individuals improve their lives and often involves providing useful information to others

Answer 7

Ex. 1 - Helping others

Ex. 2 - Being warm and friendly

Question 8

Effusive

Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

Answer 8

Ex. 1 - Someone explaining something they are really interested in

Ex. 2 - Being extremely happy

Question 9

Compassionate

An emotional response to the suffering of others

Answer 9

Ex. 1 - Seeing someone in trouble and wanting to help

Ex. 2 - Seeing someone sad and wanting to cheer them up