Tone 1
full of joy
what is vibrant
to drain of strength or energy
What is exhausted
keen in desire or feeling; impatiently longing
what is eager
inclined to secrecy
what is secretive
This writing technique compares two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
what is a simile
the state of being pleasantly entertained
what is amused
very sad, low in spirits
what is depressing
to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome
what is optimistic
sadness or depression
what is melancholic
This type of paragraph provides examples and evidence to support the topic sentence in an essay
what is a body paragraph
darkness spread across the skies and the air became heavy; in the distance a wolf howled
what is ominous, sinister, dark
this place does need some repairs, but I'm sure the landlord will be making improvements sometime soon
what is optimistic
I remember my childhood when we only had four TV stations. There was no HULU or HBO Max. When a Christmas special came on TV, you only got to see it if you were watching. There was something special about rushing home to be able to watch the Snoopy Christmas special.
what is nostalgic
Frank saw his teacher broken down on the side of the road. He knew this area didn't get good cell phone reception and that she wouldn't know how to change her tire. He could do it easily. However, he drove past without stopping. That would teach her for giving him lunch detention.
what is vindictive
This is the main idea or central message in an essay or story, usually expressed in one sentence.
what is a thesis statement
Oh no, take your time replying to my message. It's not like I’ve been staring at my phone all day or anything.
What is sarcastic
No matter what I do, it’s never enough. The doors keep closing, and the light keeps fading.
what is hopeless
We cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer. The consequences are already unfolding around us.
what is serious
Oh wow, what a shocker—another group project where I do all the work. I'm so honored.
what is sarcastic
This voice in writing avoids “I” and “you” and is often used in academic essays.
what is third-person point of view
I truly appreciated your honesty, even when the truth was hard to hear. It helped me grow
He dropped to his knees, clutching the medal, his tears soaking the earth as if trying to reach the person it honored.
what is dramatic
We’ve failed before, but this time, something feels different—like the sun’s just about to rise.
what is hopeful
You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to be heard—you just have to speak with purpose.
what is inspirational
A charity ad shows a crying child and says, “Just $1 a day can save a life.” Which rhetorical appeals are used?
what are pathos and logos