Tone Vocabulary

What is the role of tone in conveying the author's attitude?

• The role of tone in conveying the author's attitude is to provide historical context.

• The role of tone in conveying the author's attitude is to entertain the reader.

• The role of tone in conveying the author's attitude is to confuse the reader.

• The role of tone in conveying the author's attitude is to express emotions and convey the author's intended message.

Callous means

• showing happy emotions

• showing angry emotions

• demonstrating kindness

• having hardened emotions

having mixed feelings; uncertain; undecided

• Docile

• Callous

• Ambivalent

• Vindictive

showing little interest; lacking concern; neutral

• Apathetic

• Colloquial

• Cynical

• Jaded

hostile; aggressive; combatant

• Indignant

• Earnest

• Belligerent

• Sulking

self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative

• Sulking

• Aggrieved

• Impartial

• Assertive

using familiar or everyday language; informal

• Incredulous

• Flippant

• Colloquial

• Obsequious

scornful of motives/virtues of others

• Incredulous

• Earnest

• Cynical

• Obstinate

What does the tone of a passage reveal about the author's perspective?

• A) The tone reveals the author's personal biases.

• B) The tone reveals the author's educational background.

• C) The tone reveals the author's financial status.

• D) The tone reveals the author's intended emotional impact.

Which word best describes a tone that is light-hearted and humorous?

• A) Solemn

• B) Jovial

• C) Melancholic

• D) Indifferent