AP Language Tone vocab Flashcards

7636015559	tentative tone	unsure, uncertain, nor definite or positive, hesitant	0
7636020405	prudent tone	marked by wisdom or judiciousness, shrewd in the management of practical affairs, marked by circumspection (discreet, frugal)	1
7636030617	detached tone	reflects little emotion, may be coldly logical and unbiased	2
7636034036	ironic tone	expression of a writer's attitude toward his or her subject, often conveyed using sarcasm, exaggeration, or understatement, this tone calls attention to the difference between the way a subject is described and what is actually true about that subject; often found in satirical writing, which commonly seeks to criticize its subject	3
7639444346	fervent tone	shows very strong feelings or enthusiasm, often associated with the feelings aroused by patriotism, religion, or a belief in a cause one supports or opposes	4
7639486557	empathetic tone	forceful and definite in expression or action	5
7639491110	tone of understated modesty	subtle regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc; simple moderation	6
7639499819	tone of mock solemnity	sounds like someone pretending to be solemn or serious; might be making fun of or making light of something serious or solemn, mockery of a solemn occasions (wedding, funeral, etc.)	7
7639508212	tone of criticism	a sense of helplessness or hopelessness toward life, a feeling that nothing can be changed, that evil will prevail, that man is basically selfish and incapable of being reformed	8
7639519192	defensive tone	concerned with justifying their actions or words, trying to protect or justify themselves	9
7639525112	tone of indecisiveness	inconclusive, marked by indecision, not clearly marked out, not decisive	10
7639530833	nostalgic tone	a sentimental or wistful yearning for for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation	11