Tones Flashcards
Define the tone ‘determined’.
Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Define the tone ‘fervent’.
Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Define the tone ‘brooding’.
Showing a deep unhappiness of thought.
Define the tone ‘disappointed’.
Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one’s hopes or expectations.
Define the tone ‘encouraging’.
Giving someone support or confidence, supportive.
Define the tone ‘scathing.
Witheringly scornful, severely critical.
Define the tone ‘forthright’.
Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.
Define the tone ‘demeaning’.
Causing someone to lose their dignity and respect of others.
Define the tone ‘outraged’.
An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.
Define the tone ‘benevolent’.
Well meaning and kindly.
Define the tone ‘liberal’.
Open to new behaviour or opinions and willing to discard traditional views.
Define the tone ‘sympathy’.
Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.
Define the tone ‘conservative’.
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation.
Define the tone ‘puzzled’.
Unable to understand, perplexed.
Define the tone ‘matter of fact’.
Unemotional and practical.
