Tone Definitions Sets 5&6

Question 1

Narcissistic

Answer 1

Vain; having fascination with ones self

Question 2

Pedantic

Answer 2

Ostentatious in one’s learning; didactic

Question 3

Bantering

Answer 3

Exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks

Question 4

Flippant

Answer 4

Frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness

Question 5

Facetious

Answer 5

Amusing; humorous; lacking serious intent

Question 6

Inflammatory

Answer 6

Trending to arouse anger, hostility, passion

Question 7

Cynical

Answer 7

Bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic

Question 8

Incisive

Answer 8

Remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute

Question 9

Scornful

Answer 9

Contemptuous; disdainful

Question 10

Irreverent

Answer 10

Lacking proper respect; profane

Question 11

Esoteric

Answer 11

Meant for only the select few who have special knowledge; private; secret

Question 12

Vulgar

Answer 12

Indecent; obscene; lewd; crude; coarse; unrefined

Question 13

Trite

Answer 13

Lacking in freshness; excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale; unoriginal

Question 14

Obscure

Answer 14

Not clear or plain; not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive

Question 15

Provincial

Answer 15

Rural; unsophisticated; rustic

Question 16

Precise

Answer 16

Carefully distinct; exact

Question 17

Euphemistic

Answer 17

Inoffensive language substituted for language considered offensive or hurtful

Question 18

Bombastic

Answer 18

Pretentious; inflated; high- flown

Question 19

Grotesque

Answer 19

Fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre

Question 20

Concrete

Answer 20

Real rather than abstract