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Tone and Mood Terms #4

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
having a simultaneous attraction to and a repulsion from an idea; having mixed feelings 
a)
ambivalent
b)
malicious
c)
condescending
d)
absurd
2.
showing lack of respect or reverence
a)
condescending
b)
irreverent
c)
absurd
d)
obsequious
3.
dignified level, or one assuming an air of superiority 
a)
abstruse
b)
arrogant
c)
condescending
d)
vindictive
4.
having sympathy for the problems of others
a)
compassionate
b)
ironic
c)
pessimistic
d)
arrogant
5.
sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition
a)
nostalgic
b)
earnest
c)
impassioned
d)
abstruse
6.
ridiculous and unreasonable
a)
ironic
b)
reticent
c)
absurd
d)
evasive
7.
intending revenge
a)
vindictive
b)
impassioned
c)
apathetic
d)
malicious
8.
polite or obedient from either fear or the hope of gain
a)
arrogant
b)
obsequious
c)
absurd
d)
pessimistic
9.
expressing one thing and meaning the opposite
a)
abstruse
b)
impassioned
c)
earnest
d)
ironic
10.
having a gloomy view of life
a)
incredulous
b)
pessimistic
c)
evasive
d)
nostalgic