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