TONE!

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morose

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gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent

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objective

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an unbiased view; able to leave personal judgments aside

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bitter

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exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

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ribald

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offensive in speech or gesture

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forthright

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directly frank without hesitation

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tone

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the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

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mood

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a temporary state of mind or feeling, often influenced by tone

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irony

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the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect

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satire

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the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock

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diction

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the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can affect tone