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Match the tone words with their definitions:
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Supercilious = Calm, still, peaceful Somber = Gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed Serene = Regrettably serious or unpleasant Sullen = Haughty
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Contemptuous = Expressing or dealing with facts with no personal feelings or opinions Objective = Gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed Detached = Regrettably serious or unpleasant Forthright = Haughty
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Facetious = Haughty Lighthearted = Calm, still, peaceful Ridiculing = Regrettably serious or unpleasant Tender = Gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words and Their Meanings
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Imaginary and fun
- Associated with whimsical and fantastical themes, often seen at events like Halloween costume parties.
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Haughty
- Denotes an attitude of superiority and pride; characterized by looking down on others.
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Authoritative
- Describes a commanding presence that compels obedience and attention, often seen in effective teachers.
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Exuberant
- Reflects a joyful and energetic mood, particularly noticeable during celebrations like the end of a school day.
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Judgmental
- Indicates a tendency to criticize others, often based on superficial aspects like appearance.
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Optimistic
- Describes a hopeful outlook on life, where the individual anticipates positive outcomes and has an engaging personality.
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Incredulous
- Signifies a refusal to believe something, often in response to unbelievable or outrageous claims.
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Foreboding
- Refers to a sense of impending doom or bad events, often suggested by ominous visuals like dark clouds.
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Caustic
- Characterized by sharp, biting remarks that can emotionally hurt others, often delivered with sarcasm.
Additional Tone and Mood Words
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Sullen
- Represents a gloomy or resentful silence, where a person's demeanor can impact group morale negatively.
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Tragic
- Illustrates a serious and regrettable situation, emphasizing the gravity of events like accidents.
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Forthright
- Signifies directness and straightforwardness, indicating a person who openly addresses issues without hesitation.
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Supercilious
- Describes an arrogant disposition, making it difficult for individuals with this attitude to form friendships.
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Comical
- Relates to something that induces laughter, especially through unexpected humor.
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Somber
- Indicates a serious or dark atmosphere, often conveying that the mood is not celebratory.
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Amused
- Reflects pleasure derived from entertaining or light-hearted experiences, suggesting a playful context.
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Condescending
- Describes an attitude where someone speaks down to others, making them feel inferior.
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Tender
- Refers to gentle care and sensitivity towards others, contributing positively to interactions.
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Ridiculing
- Represents mockery directed at individuals, often resulting in a painful experience for the victim.
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Rational
- Defines behavior that is sensible and logical, distinguishing it from irrational actions.
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Pessimistic
- Characterizes a negative viewpoint, where an individual expects the worst from situations, leading to dreary experiences.
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Description
Get into the Halloween spirit and test your skills in identifying the tone of these sentences! Determine whether the tone is whimsical, haughty, authoritative, enthusiastic, or judgmental.
