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Cynical

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Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people.

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Caustic

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Intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting.

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Accusatory

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Charging of wrongdoing.

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Sanguineous

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Optimistic, cheerful.

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Forthright

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Directly frank without hesitation.

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Tone

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The attitude or emotional quality expressed in a piece of writing.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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Sarcasm

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.