Words To Describe An Author's Tone Flashcards
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Acerbic
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- sharp
- forthright
- biting
- hurtful
- abrasive
- severe
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Aggrieved
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- indignant
- annoyed
- offended
- disgruntled
3
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Ambivalent
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- having mixed feelings
- uncertain
- in a dilemma
- undecided
4
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Apathetic
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- showing little interest
- lacking concern
- indifferent
- unemotional
5
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Ardent
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- enthusiastic
- passionate
6
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Assertive
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- self-confident
- strong-willed
- authoritative
- insistent
7
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Belligerent
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- hostile
- aggressive
- combatant
8
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Benevolent
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- sympathetic
- tolerant
- generous
- caring
- well-meaning
9
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Candid
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- truthful
- straightforward
- honest
- unreserved
10
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Caustic
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- negative and bitter
- usually when the author or character has an issue with something or someone
- making biting, corrosive comments
- critical
11
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Cautionary
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- gives warning
- raises awareness
- reminding
12
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Colloquial
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- familiar
- everyday language
- informal
- casual
13
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Compassionate
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- sympathetic
- empathetic
- warm-hearted
- tolerant
- kind
14
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Compliant
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- agree or obey rules
- acquiescent
- flexible
- submissive
15
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Conciliatory
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- intended to placate/pacify
- appeasing
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Condescending
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- patronizing
- stooping to the levels of one’s inferiors
17
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Contemptuous
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- showing contempt
- scornful
- insolent
- mocking
18
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Demeaning
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- disrespectful
- undignified
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Derisive
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- snide
- sarcastic
- mocking
- dismissive
- scornful
- expressing contempt or ridicule
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Diplomatic
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- tactful
- subtle
- sensitive
- thoughtful
21
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Disparaging
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- dismissive
- critical
- scornful
- expressing something is little worth
22
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Docile
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- compliant
- submissive
- deferential
- accommodating
23
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Earnest
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- showing deep sincerity or feeling
- serious
24
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Evasive
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- ambiguous
- cryptic
- unclear
- directed towards avoidance
25
Facetious
- inappropriate
- flippant
- being humorous in a serious situation
26
Farcical
- ludicrous
- absurd
- mocking
- highly un probable
- humorous
27
Flippant
- superficial
- glib
- shallow
- thoughtless
- frivolous
28
Formal
- respectful
- stilted
- factual
- following the rules/styles accepted
29
Ghoulish
- delighted in the revolting or the loathsome
30
Hypercritical
- unreasonably critical (like to the extremes sorta thing)
31
Imploring
- pleading
- begging
32
Inane
- silly
- foolish
- stupid
- nonsensical
33
Indignant
- annoyed
- angry
- dissatisfied
34
Ironic
- opposite of what is meant
35
Irreverent
- lacking respect for things that are generally taking seriously
36
Laudatory
- praising
- recommending
37
Macabre
- gruesome
- horrifying
- frightening
38
Narcissistic
- self-admiring
- selfish
- boastful
- self-pitying
39
Nostalgic
- thinkin/reminiscing on the past
40
Objective
- without prejudice
- without discrimination
- fair
- based on fact
41
Obsequious
- over obedient and/or submissive
- fawning
- groveling
42
Pensive
- reflective
- introspective
- philosophical
- contemplative
43
Pragmatic
- realistic
- sensible
44
Reverent
- showing deep respect and esteem
45
Satirical
- making fun of showing weakness
- ridiculing
- derisive
46
Sensationalistic
- provocative
- inaccurate
- distasteful
47
Subjective
- prejudiced
- biased
48
Unassuming
- modest
- self-effacing
- restrained
49
Vindictive
- vengeful
- spiteful
- bitter
- unforgiving
50
World-Weary
- bored
- cynical
- tired
51
Wretched
- miserable
- despairing
- sorrowful
- distressed
