Definition: doubting, not trusting
Word: ____________________
What is cynical
100
Definition: To tell about an event in your life
Word: _______________
What is To share a personal experience
100
The wedding was beautiful. The beach was calm and lit by the sunrise. The bride and groom cried as they said their vows, and everyone cheered when they kissed.
Tone:____________
What is lighthearted
100
Katrina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katrina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katrina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!
Purpose:_____________
What is entertain
100
Morally right and just; guiltless
Word:_________________________
Definition: To give facts and details
Word:_______________
What is to inform
200
Our car almost ran into a tree when some deer ran into the road. It slid off the shoulder and into a ditch. My heart pounded, but we were ok.
Tone:___________________
What is anxious
200
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.
Purpose:_____________
Definition: To give personal feelings and opinions
Word:_______________________
What is to express one's self
300
Oh my gosh! I couldn't believe my ears. He asked me to marry him. I screamed and cried and laughed all at once!
We couldn't wait to tell our parents. They went crazy with joy and couldn't stop talking about it.
Tone:____________
What is hysterical
300
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. I couldn't wait to find my fishing pole and call my friend Sam to go fishing. We had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. We took our dogs with us and the dogs would swim in the lake while we fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
Purpose:_____
Definition: difficult to understand
Word:__________________
What is abstruse
400
Definition: To urge to act
Word:_______________
What is to persuade
400
Wow! He was so embarrassed when milk flew out of his nose. He looked like an elephant squirting water out of his trunk. The whole class laughed, but so did he.
Tone:___________________
What is satirical
400
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. Purpose:________
What is to persuade
400
disapproving
Word:___________
What is critical
500
Definition: showing deep sincerity or feeling; serious
Word:__________________
What is earnest
500
Definition: To offer for enjoyment
Word:________________
What is to entertain
500
The test was so hard. I don't think I passed it. My mom will kill me if my grade drops. Then I'll be grounded.
Tone:____________
What is pessimistic
500
The graduation went very well. It was in the new auditorium. Over 700 seniors were there along with 2,000 people in the stands. It lasted over 2 hours, but it was worth it.
Purpose:____________
What is to describe and event.
500
making biting, corrosive comments
Word:____________