Tone Words 1-24 Flashcards
Apathetic
Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern
Accusatory
Charging of wrong doing
Awe
Solemn wonder
Bitter
Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief
Cynical
Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people
Condescension; condescending
A feeling of superiority
Callous
Unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others
Contemplative
Studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue
Critical
Finding fault
Choleric
Hot tempered, easily angered
Contemptuous
Showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect
Caustic
Intense use of sarcasm, stinging, biting
Conventional
Lacking spontaneity, originality and individuality
Disdainful
Scornful
Didactic
Author attempts to educate or instruct the reader