Tone Descriptors Quiz

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What does the word 'Absurd' mean?

  • grateful; thankful
  • truthful; straightforward
  • hostile; determined
  • illogical; ridiculous (correct)

What tone does 'Accusatory' suggest?

suggesting someone has done something wrong

Define 'Acerbic'.

sharp; forthright; biting

What does it mean to have an 'Admiring' tone?

<p>approving; respectful; praising</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Aggressive'?

<p>hostile; determined; forceful</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Aggrieved' mean?

<p>indignant; annoyed; offended</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ambivalent' describe?

<p>having mixed feelings; uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tone does 'Amused' signify?

<p>entertained; pleased</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Angry'.

<p>incensed or enraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Animated' refer to?

<p>full of life or excitement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'Apathetic'?

<p>showing little interest; indifferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tone does 'Apologetic' suggest?

<p>full of regret; acknowledging failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Appreciative'?

<p>grateful; showing pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Ardent'.

<p>enthusiastic; passionate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Arrogant' mean?

<p>pompous; disdainful</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Assertive'?

<p>self-confident; strong-willed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Awestruck' describe?

<p>amazed; filled with wonder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Belligerent'.

<p>hostile; aggressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Benevolent' mean?

<p>sympathetic; generous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Bitter'.

<p>angry; spiteful</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Callous' mean?

<p>cruel disregard; unfeeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Candid' refer to?

<p>truthful; straightforward</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Caustic'?

<p>making biting comments; critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cautionary' imply?

<p>gives warning; raises awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Celebratory'.

<p>praising; honoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Chatty' mean?

<p>informal; lively; conversational</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Colloquial' refer to?

<p>everyday language; informal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Comic'?

<p>humorous; witty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Compassionate'.

<p>sympathetic; kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Complex' mean?

<p>having many varying characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Compliant' mean?

<p>agree or obey rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Concerned' refer to?

<p>worried; anxious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Conciliatory'.

<p>intended to placate or pacify</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Condescending' mean?

<p>patronizing; stooping to lesser levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Confused'?

<p>unable to think clearly; bewildered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Contemptuous' imply?

<p>showing contempt; scornful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Critical'.

<p>finding fault; disapproving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cruel' mean?

<p>causing pain and suffering; unkind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Curious' mean?

<p>wanting to find out more</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cynical' refer to?

<p>scornful of motives/virtues of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Defensive'.

<p>defending a position; shielding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Defiant' mean?

<p>obstinate; argumentative</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Demeaning' signify?

<p>disrespectful; undignified</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Depressing'?

<p>sad; melancholic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Derisive'.

<p>snide; mocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Detached' mean?

<p>aloof; objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dignified' imply?

<p>serious; respectful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Diplomatic'.

<p>tactful; sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Disapproving' mean?

<p>displeased; critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Tone Descriptors

  • Absurd: Characterized by illogical, ridiculous, and implausible qualities; conveys a sense of folly.
  • Accusatory: Implies wrongdoing or complaints against someone; often confrontational.
  • Acerbic: Sharp and forthright in expression; can be abrasive or hurtful in nature.
  • Admiring: Signals approval and respect; reflects high regard and praise.
  • Aggressive: Exhibits hostility and determination; often argumentative and assertive.
  • Aggrieved: Describes feelings of indignation and offense; conveys annoyance or displeasure.
  • Ambivalent: Represents mixed feelings or uncertainty; indicates a dilemma or indecision.
  • Amused: Reflects a sense of entertainment and pleasure; denotes being diverted or entertained.
  • Angry: Expresses intense displeasure or rage; can be menacing or threatening.
  • Animated: Full of life and excitement; conveys liveliness and vibrancy.
  • Apathetic: Shows little interest or concern; denotes indifference and emotional detachment.
  • Apologetic: Signifies a sense of regret or remorse; acknowledges failure or fault.
  • Appreciative: Conveys gratitude and thankfulness; demonstrates enthusiasm and pleasure.
  • Ardent: Represents strong enthusiasm and passion; indicates fervent feelings.
  • Arrogant: Describes a pompous demeanor; entails disdain or a condescending attitude.
  • Assertive: Reflects self-confidence and strong will; characterized by authoritative behavior.
  • Awestruck: Expresses amazement and reverence; indicates being filled with wonder.
  • Belligerent: Exhibits hostility and aggression; often combative in nature.
  • Benevolent: Conveys kindness and generosity; characterized by sympathy and well-meaning.
  • Bitter: Describes an acrimonious attitude; often characterized by spite and antagonism.
  • Callous: Reflects a cruel disregard for others; denotes unfeeling and ruthless behavior.
  • Candid: Represents honesty and straightforwardness; unreserved expression of truth.
  • Caustic: Involves critical and biting comments; denotes corrosive humor.
  • Cautionary: Issues warnings and raises awareness; serves as a reminder.
  • Celebratory: Expresses praise and tribute; glorifies or honors individuals or events.
  • Chatty: Characterized by informal, lively conversation; friendly and familiar tone.
  • Colloquial: Uses everyday language; reflects informal and casual expressions.
  • Comic: Humorous and entertaining; creates a sense of wit and amusement.
  • Compassionate: Exhibits empathy and kindness; reflects a warm-hearted demeanor.
  • Complex: Describes intricacy and variation; signifies something complicated in nature.
  • Compliant: Indicates a tendency to follow rules; reflects flexibility and submission.
  • Concerned: Shows worry and apprehension; denotes anxious feelings.
  • Conciliatory: Aims to appease or pacify; intended to invoke harmony.
  • Condescending: Involves patronizing behavior; stoops to a perceived lower level.
  • Confused: Characterized by inability to think clearly; indicates bewilderment.
  • Contemptuous: Shows disdain and scorn; often mocking or insolent in delivery.
  • Critical: Involves fault-finding and disapproval; often scathing in assessments.
  • Cruel: Causes pain and suffering; reflects an unkind and spiteful attitude.
  • Curious: Describes an inquisitive nature; expresses a desire to learn more.
  • Cynical: Exhibits doubt about others' motives; often mocking or sneering in tone.
  • Defensive: Protects a position against criticism; vigilant and shielding in nature.
  • Defiant: Displays obstinacy; characterized by argumentative and contentious behavior.
  • Demeaning: Reflects disrespect and lack of dignity; conveys a degrading attitude.
  • Depressing: Evokes sadness and pessimism; conveys a melancholic tone.
  • Derisive: Characterized by scoffing and sarcasm; denotes a mocking attitude.
  • Detached: Exhibits aloofness; shows objectivity and emotional distance.
  • Dignified: Portrays seriousness and respect; reflects proper and formal behavior.
  • Diplomatic: Involves tactfulness and sensitivity; shows careful consideration.
  • Disapproving: Signals displeasure and criticism; often condemning in tone.
  • Disheartening: Evokes discouragement and a surreal sense of hopelessness.

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