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AP Lit Tone Words

Study these 20 words for our tone word quiz

TermDefinition
Aloof Not emotionally involved; cool and distant
Apathetic Showing or feeling no interested, enthusiasm, or concern
Ambivalent Having mixed feelings, could go either way
Cynical Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Disdainful Showing contempt, scorn, or lack of respect
Didactic Intending to instruct or teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Earnest Showing sincere, heartfelt, and serious conviction
Effusive Expressing overflowing and demonstrative feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval (gushing over something/someone)
Facetious Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. Sounds like Mr. Bennet…
Flippant Not showing a serious or respectful attitude toward things that are good, serious, and/or important. Sounds like Mr. Bennet…
Incredulous Skeptical and unbelieving; a tone that conveys a sense of doubt about someone/something
Indignant Expressing self-righteous anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Laudatory Expressing praise and/or congratulations
Morose Sullen, sulky, ill-humored, very down
Malicious Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm to another
Patronizing Talking down to or condescending; implying that the speaker is superior
Pompous Affectedly and irritatingly grand and self-important
Reticent Reluctant or restrained in revealing one’s thoughts and feelings, reserved
Reverent Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect; almost worshipful.
Volatile Likely to change suddenly or quickly (example: a volatile temper)
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