Tone Words -- ELA 8 (Module 1)

Which word carries the most negative tone?

• Absurd

• Accusatory

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word carries the most positive tone?

• Nostalgic

• Awestruck

• Reverent

• Accomplished

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Achieved or completed successfully.

• Accomplished

• Accusatory

• Animated

• Callous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining.

• Aggressive

• Bitter

• Compassionate

• Accusatory

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Saying the opposite of what is meant.

• Imploring

• Patronizing

• Frank

• Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Thoughtless, shallow, superficial, glib.

• Grim

• Flippant

• Incredulous

• Optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Showing little interest, lacking concern, indifferent, unemotional.

• Apathetic

• Cautionary

• Callous

• Defiant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Unfeeling, uncaring, indifferent, ruthless, cruel disregard.

• Callous

• Diplomatic

• Frustrated

• Egotistical

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Concerned only with one’s own interests; distrustful of human sincerity.

• Frustrated

• Malicious

• Mocking

• Cynical

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Self-absorbed, selfish, conceited, boastful.

• Humurous

• Hypercritical

• Egotistical

• Scathing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4