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MHS-Stewart-Tone Words Set 1
Terms for PreAP students to use to describe tone in a passage
30
English
10th Grade
08/07/2008

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Cynical
Definition
questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people
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Critical
Definition
finding fault
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Accusatory
Definition
charging of wrong doing
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Disdainful
Definition
scornful
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Earnest
Definition
intense, a sincere state of mind
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Haughty
Definition
proud and vain to the point of arrogance
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Intimate
Definition
very familiar
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Lyrical
Definition
emotional; full of images; song-like
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Morose
Definition
gloomy, sullen, despondent
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Optimistic
Definition
hopeful, cheerful
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Pessimistic
Definition
seeing the worst side of things; no hope
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Ribald
Definition
offensive in speech or gesture
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Ridiculing
Definition
slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of
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Sardonic
Definition
scornfully and bitterly sarcastic
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Solemn
Definition
deeply earnest; tending toward sad reflection
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Whimsical
Definition
odd, strange, fanciful
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Threatening
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intimidating, bullying
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Arrogant
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in a superior manner; conceited
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Bantering
Definition
in a playful, teasing manner
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Taunting
Definition
provoking by sarcasm or insult
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Facetious
Definition
sarcastic teasing
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Flippant
Definition
frivolous, superficial
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Melancholy
Definition
sad, depressing
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Poignant
Definition
touching, emotional
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Incredulous
Definition
disbelieving
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Meditative
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thoughtful, pensive
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Exuberant
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extremely joyful and vigorous
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Indignant
Definition
angered at something unjust or wrong
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Pompous
Definition
ostentatious display of dignity or importance
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Gloomy
Definition
dismal or depressing
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