Tones Flashcards

the attitude the writer has towards the subject of the piece.

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Pessimistic

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tendency to see the worst aspects in things, think the worst happen

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Peremptory

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insisting on immediate attention

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optimistic

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hopeful and confident about the future

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playful

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fond of amusement, lightheartedness

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pleading

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emotional appeal to someone

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sarcastic

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means opposite of what they’re saying; express irritation

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rambunctious

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noisy, energetic, rowdy

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flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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forgiving

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to stop feeling angry or resentful toward

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noncommittal

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gives no clear indication of attitude

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morose

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sullen, unhappy

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critical

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judgemental

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exhorting

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strongly urge

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formal

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conventional speech,ettiquete

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jovial

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cheerful,friendly

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Sentimential

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feelings of nostolgia, sadness, emotional, valuable

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regretful

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disappointed, sorry about not doing something

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flat

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dull

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contentious

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likely to cause an argument, controversial

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encouraging

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positive and pushing for a better future

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converational

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informal, casual language

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exuberant

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lively excited

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condescending

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talking in way where they feel superior

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earnest

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serious and sincere

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apologetic

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acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure

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skeptical

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not easily convinced

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wistful

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sense of a desire, longing, yearning

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morbid

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weird interest in disturbing subjects like death and disease