Tone Words

showing no interest due to lack of energy or concern

• accusatory

• apathetic

• cynical

• Gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

• Conventional

• reflective

• sardonic

• cynical

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

often having critical opinions/criticizing 

• jovial

• judgmental 

• optimistic

• solemn

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

purposefully hurtful

• malicious

• reverent

• sarcastic

• condescending

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

hopeful, cheerful

• awe

• optimistic

• apathetic

• solemn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

treating a subject with honor or respect

• sarcastic

• contemplative

• accusatory

• reverent 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

using irony to mock or show contempt

• sardonic

• solemn

• sarcastic

• bitter

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

tending toward sad reflection; serious 

• solemn

• sarcastic

• jobial

• cynical 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

suggesting that a wrong has been done

• accusatory

• awe

• apathetic

• gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

a feeling of respect mixed with wonder

• apathetic

• awe

• conventional

• pessimistic 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4