Tone Words

What does the word "accusatory" mean?

• Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

• Charging of wrong doing

• Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

• Unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others

Which word describes someone who is indifferent due to lack of energy or concern?

• Apathetic

• Jovial

• Reflective

• Sanguineous

What is the meaning of "cynical"?

• Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

• Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

• Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

• Treating with contempt or ridicule

Which word means "unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others"?

• Callous

• Jovial

• Reflective

• Sanguineous

What does "didactic" mean?

• Author attempts to educate or instruct the reader

• Treating with contempt or ridicule

• Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

• Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

Which word is defined as "marked by anger aroused by injustice"?

• Jovial

• Indignant

• Reflective

• Sanguineous

What does "sardonic" mean?

• Scornfully and bitterly sarcastic

• Treating with contempt or ridicule

• Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

• Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

Which word means "optimistic, cheerful"?

• Apathetic

• Jovial

• Reflective

• Sanguineous

What is the meaning of "forthright"?

• Directly frank without hesitation

• Treating with contempt or ridicule

• Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

• Exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

Which word describes someone who is "deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection"?

• Jovial

• Solemn

• Reflective

• Sanguineous