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What is the tone of the statement: "This place does need some repairs, but I’m sure the landlord will be making improvements sometime soon."?

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optimistic

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“The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a nice person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from my job has been more than I can handle.”

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Regretful

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How do words like playful, whimsical, & joyful affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a fun and lighthearted tone

Front

A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.

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objective

Front

How do words like grim, sorrow, & melancholy affect the tone of a story?

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Creates a depressing and gloomy tone

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What is the tone of the statement: "I know it’s been hard. And I appreciate all you are going through right now. If you will just put the receipts on the counter, I will take care of the paperwork for you.”

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sympathetic

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“When are you going to take the garbage out? Sometime this year, maybe?”

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sarcastic

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"Hey, lay off, you don’t have to nag me. I was going to do it anyway!"

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irritated

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"If only there were some decent jobs out there, I wouldn’t be reduced to living in this miserable dump."

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bitter