ap lang tone quiz

jan 25-26 tone quiz

pedantic

narrowly, stodgily, and often ostentatiously learned; an irritating person who is eager to correct small errors.

caustic

capable of destroying; marked by incisive sarcasm.

pragmatic

relating to matters of fact or practical affairs; practical as opposed to idealistic.

capricious

being governed or characterized by impulsivity and unpredictability.

didactic

designed to teach; morally instructive.

lugubrious

exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful and melancholy.

derisive

expressing or causing the use of ridicule or scorn; showing contempt.

deferent

full of respect or esteem due a superior or elder.

fervent

exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling, zealous.

funereal

with solemnity befitting or suggesting a funeral; gloomy