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Tone Words Set One

These are words that can be used to describe the tone of a piece of writing.

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using humor, sarcasm, or exaggerated imitation to mock
dreamy, playful, fanciful in an amusing way
very serious, dark
demanding immediate attention
using the language of heroic tales to describe a mundane event
not including personal opinions or feelings
modest, shy, unconfident
the literal words spoken mean the opposite of the intended message
intended to teach, often in a preachy or condescending way
concerned with trivial things
the author is holding back hes/her feelings or using understatement
mournful, grieving in tone
showing contempt or lack of respect
extreme show of sadness
showing off one's knowledge
showing anger at unfair treatment
a tone of casual conversation
rudely casual & disrespectful
looking down on others
a tone of superior kindness or instruction
knowledgeable and wise

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