Tone Definitions Part 1 Flashcards by Hayley Brown | Brainscape

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Poignant

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affecting the emotions

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Patronizing

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offensively condescending

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Incredulous

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skeptical; disciplined to believe

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Forthright

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direct; straightforward

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Unabashed

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boldly certain of one’s position; not ashamed

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Wry

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twisted or perverse (as in sense of humor)

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Pretentious

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making an exaggerated outward show; pompous

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Brazen

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shameless; bold; insolent; defiant

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Ambivalent

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having mixed feelings about someone or something

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Incensed

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Indignant; outraged

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