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Tone Vocabulary List Flashcards

This deck builds knowledge of the words that can describe a writer's tone. It is essential knowledge for handling tone questions on passage reading.

1
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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

accusatory

A

charging of wrong doing

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

apathetic

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indifferent; not concerned

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

bitter

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exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

callous

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unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

caustic

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intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

condescending

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condescending-a feeling of superiority

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

choleric

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hot-tempered, easily angered

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

contemptuous

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showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

critical

A

finding fault

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

conventional

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lacking spontaneity, originality, and individuality

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

disdainful

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scornful

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

cynical

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questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

didactic

A

author attempts to educate or instruct the reader

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

derisive

A

ridiculing, mocking

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

fanciful

A

using the imagination

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

gloomy

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darkness, sadness, rejection

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

haughty

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proud and vain to the point of arrogance

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

indignant

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marked by anger aroused by injustice

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

judgemental

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authoritative and often having critical opinions

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

matter-of-fact

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accepting of conditions; not fanciful or emotional

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Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

mocking

A

treating with contempt or ridicule

22
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

morose

A

gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent

23
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

malicious

A

purposely hurtful

24
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

maudlin

A

overly sentimental

25
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

obsequious

A

polite and obedient in order to gain something

26
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

defiant

A

boldly resistant or challenging

27
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

patronizing

A

air of condescension

28
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

pessimistic

A

seeing the worst side of things; no hope

29
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

ridiculing

A

slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of

30
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

sarcastic

A

sneering, caustic

31
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

sardonic

A

scornfully and bitterly sarcastic

32
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

satirical

A

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

33
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

skeptical

A

prone to doubt instinctively or habitually

34
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

awe

A

solemn wonder

35
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

contemplative

A

studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue

36
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

earnest

A

intense, a sincere state of mind

37
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

erudite

A

learned, polished, scholarly

38
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

forthright

A

directly frank without hesitation

39
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

intimate

A

very familiar

40
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

jovial

41
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

objective

A

an unbiased view-able to leave personal judgments aside

42
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

optimistic

A

hopeful, cheerful

43
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

quizzical

A

odd, eccentric, amusing

44
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

reverent

A

treating a subject with honor and respect

45
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

reflective

A

illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions

46
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

sincere

A

without deceit or pretense; genuine

47
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

solemn

A

deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection

48
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

sanguineous

A

optimistic, cheerful

49
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

whimsical

A

odd, strange, fantastic; fun

50
Q

Define as it relates to a writer’s tone:

comical

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