Tone Vocabulary List

Question 1

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

accusatory

Answer 1

charging of wrong doing

Question 2

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

apathetic

Answer 2

indifferent; not concerned

Question 3

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

bitter

Answer 3

exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

Question 4

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

callous

Answer 4

unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others

Question 5

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

caustic

Answer 5

intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting

Question 6

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

condescending

Answer 6

condescending-a feeling of superiority

Question 7

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

choleric

Answer 7

hot-tempered, easily angered

Question 8

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

contemptuous

Answer 8

showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect

Question 9

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

critical

Answer 9

finding fault

Question 10

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

conventional

Answer 10

lacking spontaneity, originality, and individuality

Question 11

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

disdainful

Answer 11

scornful

Question 12

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

cynical

Answer 12

questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

Question 13

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

didactic

Answer 13

author attempts to educate or instruct the reader

Question 14

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

derisive

Answer 14

ridiculing, mocking

Question 15

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

fanciful

Answer 15

using the imagination

Question 16

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

gloomy

Answer 16

darkness, sadness, rejection

Question 17

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

haughty

Answer 17

proud and vain to the point of arrogance

Question 18

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

indignant

Answer 18

marked by anger aroused by injustice

Question 19

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

judgemental

Answer 19

authoritative and often having critical opinions

Question 20

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

matter-of-fact

Answer 20

accepting of conditions; not fanciful or emotional

Question 21

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

mocking

Answer 21

treating with contempt or ridicule

Question 22

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

morose

Answer 22

gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent

Question 23

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

malicious

Answer 23

purposely hurtful

Question 24

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

maudlin

Answer 24

overly sentimental

Question 25

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: obsequious

Answer 25

polite and obedient in order to gain something

Question 26

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: defiant

Answer 26

boldly resistant or challenging

Question 27

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: patronizing

Answer 27

air of condescension

Question 28

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: pessimistic

Answer 28

seeing the worst side of things; no hope

Question 29

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: ridiculing

Answer 29

slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of

Question 30

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: sarcastic

Answer 30

sneering, caustic

Question 31

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: sardonic

Answer 31

scornfully and bitterly sarcastic

Question 32

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: satirical

Answer 32

ridiculing to show weakness in order to make a point, teach

Question 33

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: skeptical

Answer 33

prone to doubt instinctively or habitually

Question 34

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: awe

Answer 34

solemn wonder

Question 35

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: contemplative

Answer 35

studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue

Question 36

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: earnest

Answer 36

intense, a sincere state of mind

Question 37

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: erudite

Answer 37

learned, polished, scholarly

Question 38

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: forthright

Answer 38

directly frank without hesitation

Question 39

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: intimate

Answer 39

very familiar

Question 40

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: jovial

Answer 40

happy

Question 41

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: objective

Answer 41

an unbiased view-able to leave personal judgments aside

Question 42

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: optimistic

Answer 42

hopeful, cheerful

Question 43

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: quizzical

Answer 43

odd, eccentric, amusing

Question 44

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: reverent

Answer 44

treating a subject with honor and respect

Question 45

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: reflective

Answer 45

illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions

Question 46

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: sincere

Answer 46

without deceit or pretense; genuine

Question 47

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: solemn

Answer 47

deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection

Question 48

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: sanguineous

Answer 48

optimistic, cheerful

Question 49

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: whimsical

Answer 49

odd, strange, fantastic; fun

Question 50

# Define as it relates to a writer's tone: comical

Answer 50

funny