Words to Describe Tone Positive Tone Words Amiable! Appreciative! The tone is bitter.

0000085536 00000 n Jubilant!! For example, textbooks are usually written with an objective tone which includes facts and reasonable explanations.

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Tone refers to an author’s use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic. TONE / MOOD WORD LIST Directions: Keep this list for the entire school year. What the reader feels is known as the mood. Take a look at this ultimate list of tone words to prepare you for the AP® English Composition Exam:

What the author feels about the subject is often defined as the tone. words used in a text, not simply isolated bits of diction, imagery, or detail.

Amused! 0000003165 00000 n Tone words are specific words that help express an author’s attitude about the subject matter. Some words can have more than one connotative meaning …
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Compassionate! TONE WORD LIST Directions: Read each of the tone words below.

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Consoling! With a green highlighter, highlight any words that have a positive connotation. Brave! 0000009448 00000 n