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How do I recognize author's tone?
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Ask:
It's just a matter of words! Here are
lots of them for you to use and describe author's tone.
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| Attitudes of thought: |
explanatory, instructive, didactic, admonitory, condemnatory,
indignant, puzzled, curious, wistful, guileless, thoughtless,
innocent, frank, sincere, questioning, uncertain, doubting,
incredulous, critical, cynical, insinuating, persuading, coaxing,
pleading, persuasive, argumentative, oracular. |
| Attitudes of pleasure: |
peaceful, satisfied, contented, happy, cheerful, pleasant,
bright, sprightly, joyful, playful, jubilant, elated, enraptured. |
| Attitudes of pain: |
worried, uneasy, troubled, disappointed, regretful, vexed,
annoyed, bored, disgusted, miserable, cheerless, mournful,
sorrowful, sad, dismal, melancholy, plaintive, fretful, querulous,
irritable, sore, sour, sulky, sullen, bitter, brushed, pathetic,
tragic. |
| Attitudes of passion: |
nervous, hysterical, impulsive, impetuous, reckless, desperate,
frantic, wild, fierce, furious, savage, enraged, angry, hungry,
greedy, jealous, insane. |
| Attitudes of friendliness: |
cordial, sociable, gracious, kindly, sympathetic, compassionate,
forgiving, pitying, indulgent, tolerant, comforting, soothing,
tender, loving, caressing, solicitous, accommodating, approving,
helpful, obliging, courteous, polite, confiding, trusting. |
| Attitudes of unfriendliness: |
sharp, severe, cutting, hateful, unsocial, spiteful, harsh,
boorish, pitiless, disparaging, derisive, scornful, satiric,
sarcastic, insolent, insulting, impudent, belittling, contemptuous,
accusing, reproving, scolding, suspicious. |
| Attitudes of comedy: |
comic, amused, mocking, playful, humorous, hilarious, uproarious,
ironic, satiric, facetious |
| Attitudes of animation: |
lively, eager, excited, earnest, energetic, vigorous, hearty,
ardent, passionate, rapturous, ecstatic, feverish, inspired,
exalted, breathless, hasty, brisk, crisp, hopeful. |
| Attitudes of apathy: |
inert, sluggish, languid, dispassionate, dull, colorless,
indifferent, stoical, resigned, defeated, helpless, hopeless,
dry, monotonous, vacant, feeble, dreaming, bored, blase, sophisticated |
| Attitudes of self-importance: |
impressive, profound, proud, dignified, lofty, imperious,
confident, egotistical, peremptory, bombastic, sententious,
arrogant, pompous, stiff, boastful, exultant, insolent, domineering,
flippant, saucy, positive, resolute, haughty, condescending,
challenging, bold, defiant, contemptuous, assured, knowing |
| Attitudes of timidity and submission: |
meek, shy, humble, ashamed, modest, timid, unpretentious,
respectul, apologetic, reverent, servile, obsequious, groveling,
contrite, obedient, sycophantic, fawning, ingratiating, deprecatory,
alarmed, fearful, terrified, trembling, wondering, awed, astounded,
shocked, uncomprehending. |
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