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Tone and Mood Terms #1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
showing hatred, ill-will, spite or a mean spirit
a)
abstruse
b)
malicious
c)
indignant
d)
evasive
2.
difficult to understand
a)
earnest
b)
arrogant
c)
abstruse
d)
reticent
3.
overbearing or having a feeling of superiority
a)
arrogant
b)
evasive
c)
absurd
d)
vindictive
4.
angry because of something unfair or unjust
a)
ironic
b)
ambivalent
c)
indignant
d)
apathetic
5.
having a serious state of mind
a)
abstruse
b)
impassioned
c)
evasive
d)
earnest
6.
showing great warmth or intensity of feelings 
a)
impassioned
b)
condescending
c)
nostalgic
d)
absurd
7.
expressing unbelief
a)
compassionate
b)
reticent
c)
incredulous
d)
pessimistic
8.
having a tendency to avoid or to escape from an issue or situation
a)
earnest
b)
evasive
c)
arrogant
d)
vindictive
9.
inclined to be silent or secretive
a)
malicious
b)
abstruse
c)
ambivalent
d)
reticent
10.
having or showing little emotion or interest
a)
irreverent
b)
compassionate
c)
apathetic
d)
obsequious