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Vocabulary - Author's Tone
Vocabulary - Author's Tone
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Match these definitions to words that describe the author's tone. #vocabulary
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believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity
bewildered
cynical
mocking
solemn
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perplexed and confused
empathetic
bewildered
indifferent
laudatory
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formal and dignified
solemn
irreverent
melancholy
introspective
4
praising or approving
bewildered
optimistic
celebratory
complimentary
5
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
encouraging
introspective
cynical
empathetic
6
expressing praise and commendation
laudatory
irreverent
empathetic
ambivalent
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feeling admiration
respectful
optimistic
encouraging
suspicious
8
a feeling of deep thought and sadness
melancholy
pedantic
wry
solemn
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showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something
encouraging
benevolent
ambivalent
antagonistic
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observing one's own mental and emotional processes
empathetic
introspective
detached
approving
11
feeling or expressing happiness and pride
approving
celebratory
wry
laudatory
12
excessively concerned with minor details and rules
detached
pedantic
approving
mocking
13
angry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment
bitter
introspective
frustrated
empathetic
14
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
poignant
irreverent
frustrated
complimentary
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having a sentimental feeling for the past
respectful
antagonistic
nostalgic
benevolent
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having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
melancholy
approving
suspicious
complimantary
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hopeful and confident about the future
bewildered
ambivalent
optimistic
encouraging
18
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
benevolent
introspective
facetious
bitter
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feeling distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change something
laudatory
frustrated
bitter
bewildered
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direct and outspoken
bitter
solemn
blunt
mocking
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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone or something
antagonistic
ambivalent
facetious
respectful
22
making fun of someone or something in a cruel way
irreverent
mocking
poignant
detached
23
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
wry
indifferent
blunt
nostalgic
24
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
wry
benevolent
pedantic
frustrated
25
not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant
pedantic
detached
melancholy
poignant
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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
nostalgic
facetious
poignant
blunt
27
giving someone support or confidence
optimistic
introspective
blunt
encouraging
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well meaning and kindly
benevolent
antagonistic
nostalgic
encouraging
