Tone Words -- ELA 8 (Module 1)

Which word carries the most negative tone?

• Absurd

• Accusatory

Which word carries the most positive tone?

• Nostalgic

• Awestruck

• Reverent

• Accomplished

Achieved or completed successfully.

• Accomplished

• Accusatory

• Animated

• Callous

Suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining.

• Aggressive

• Bitter

• Compassionate

• Accusatory

Saying the opposite of what is meant.

• Imploring

• Patronizing

• Frank

• Ironic

Thoughtless, shallow, superficial, glib.

• Grim

• Flippant

• Incredulous

• Optimistic

Showing little interest, lacking concern, indifferent, unemotional.

• Apathetic

• Cautionary

• Callous

• Defiant

Unfeeling, uncaring, indifferent, ruthless, cruel disregard.

• Callous

• Diplomatic

• Frustrated

• Egotistical

Concerned only with one’s own interests; distrustful of human sincerity.

• Frustrated

• Malicious

• Mocking

• Cynical

Self-absorbed, selfish, conceited, boastful.

• Humurous

• Hypercritical

• Egotistical

• Scathing