Tone List 1
Synonyms for FAWNING
Flattery, Adultery, Praise, Flatter
What is the biggest difference between audacious and consternated?
Audacious is someone who takes risk, while conternated refers to an anxious to fearful person.
“You can't discuss the ocean with a well frog - he's limited by the space he lives in. You can't discuss ice with a summer insect - he's bound to a single season.” Is an example of?
Insular
What tone does the word Invincible convey?
Indomitable
To be _______ is to be ill-mannered, impudent, and rude.
Insolent
What's the difference between mirthful and serene?
Mirthful relates to high-spirited or cheerful place, while serene is a place of tranquility and peace.
What is a famous book or movie that deals with an eccentric character?
Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the chocolate factory, Austin powers
What is the difference between Acerbic and Chagrined?
Acerbic is sharp, cutting, and sarcastic.
Chagrined is annoyed, irritated, and cross
“What are you gonna do, angel face? Stab me with your eyebrow pencil?” Conveys what tone?
Sardonic - mocking, sarcastic, ironic
Define Remorseful
A person with the feeling of guilt.
“In his law practice he had disappointed himself and his friends, and he became hopeless as to his future.” What is the tone?
Despondent
Someone who searches for perfection in an unrealistic way is?
Idealistic
Synonyms for Misanthropic.
antisocial, unfriendly, reclusive
What is the difference between Exultant and Piqued?
Exultant refers to a thrilled or delighted feeling, while piqued has a more aroused or provoked feeling.
Passionate, intense, feeling, and heartfelt are all synonyms for what?
Fervent
Define cerebral.
An intellectual response with no emotion.
Jaded is someone who is bored or lacking of interest, while obstinate refers to a stubborn or unmoving person.
Kanye West is _______.
Pompous
Obstinate, uncooperative, noncompliant, and resistant are all synonyms for ____________.
Defiant
What is the difference between sinister and callous?
Sinister is threatening and ominous, while callous is unfeeling and cold.
What makes pollyannaish different from mirthful?
Mirthful is known for being merry or amusing while pollyannaish is an optimistic outlook and a determined cheeriness.
Reprimanding, scold, criticize, chide are all synonyms for _________.
Upbraiding
“Where. Is. He?" Alphonse repeated, although it sounded more like "Don't make me eat your face.” Shows what tone?
Sinister
What are synonyms for callous?
Heartless, unfeeling, incaring, cold
What is the difference between methodical and cerebral?
Methodical refers to a specific order in which things are done, while cerebral refers to a more intellectual fact based tone.