Tone Words Challenge

What is the definition of contempt? 

• The expression of meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect. 
• Cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain. 
• The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn 
• Something that appeals to the five senses. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of imagery? 

• The author's attitude toward the subject. 
• Expressing diapproving comments or judgments. 
• Something that appeals to the five senses. 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of irreverent? 

• Showing a lack of respect for people or thing that are generally taken seriously 
• Showing contempt or lack of respect. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of irony? 

• Causing lighthearted laughter amusement; comic
• The expression of meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect. 
• A pretended serious look or act 
• Having or showing a feeling of superiority 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the definition of sarcasm? 

• Expressing diapproving comments or judgments. 
• The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of humorous? 

• Having or showing a feeling of superiority 
• A pretended serious look or act 
• Causing lighthearted laughter amusement; comic 
• The author's attitude toward the subject

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of amused? 

• The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn 
  
• Showing contempt or lack of respect. 
  
• Causing lighthearted laughter amusement; comic 
• Cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of mock-serious? 

• Cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain. 
• The expression of meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous effect. 
• A pretended serious look or act
• A reference to a famous person, place, event or work of literature. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of condescending? 

• The author's attitude toward the subject. 
• Cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain. 
• Expressing diapproving comments or judgments.
• Having or showing a feeling of superiority 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the definition of disdainful?

• Showing contempt or lack of respect.
• Expressing diapproving comments or judgments. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4