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Describe Tone

English I

TermDefinition
Cynical Expected the worse from people
Depressed, Melancholy Judging unfavorably
Formal Using an official style; of a high social class, genteel
Frustrated Blocked from a goal
Hard Unfeeling, strict, and relenting
Humorous Being funny
Intense Extremely involved, zealous, or agitated
Ironic Stating the opposite of what is expected; having a twist at the end
Irreverent Lacking respect for authority
Mocking Ridiculing the topic
Objective Using facts without emotion
Optimistic Looking on the bright side
Outspoken Speaking one's mind on issues
Pessimistic Looking on the negative side
Prayerful Religiously thankful
Reverent Showing respect
Righteous Morally correct
Romantic, intimate, loving Expressing love or affection
Sarcastic Saying one thing and meaning another
Satiric saying one thing and meaning another (satire)
Sensational Over dramatized or over hyped
Sentimental, nostalgic Remembering the good old days
Serious Being honest and concerned
Straightforward Forthright, direct
Subjective, opinionated Expressing opinions and feelings
Tragic Regrettable or deplorable
Vindictive Seeking revenge
Incredulous Unbelieving
Indignant Outraged
Disapproving Judging unfavorably
Created by: adinhnguyen
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