Tone Words

Unemotional; accepting of conditions

• Matter-of-fact

• Conceited

• Doubtful

• Reflective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Requiring immediate attention or action

• Ecstatic

• Urgent

• Pathetic

• Unambiguous

Having an attitude of superiority

• Doubtful

• Reflective

• Condescending

• Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Seeming kind or helpful but actually feeling superior

• Tranquil

• Bitter

• Modest

• Patronizing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Sentimental; bringing up good feelings from the past

• Delightful

• Nostalgic

• Questioning

• Frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Happy or joyous

• Blithe

• Curt

• Placid

• Grim

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Serious and gloomy

• Diabolic

• Bossy

• Sprightly

• Somber

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Sharp and forthright

• Adoring

• Acerbic

• Jovial

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Showing concern for others' misfortunes

• Whimsical

• Compassionate

• Psychotic

• Skeptical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The attitude that something is not worthy of consideration

• Proud

• Sympathetic

• Scornful

• Suspicious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B