Tone and Mood Flashcards

Flashcards about tone and mood.

Affectionate

Shows love and fondness toward the subject; tone

Bitter

Exhibits anger or hurt due to pain or injustice; tone

Sarcastic

Mocking in a sharp, often humorous way; tone

Reverent

Deeply respectful or worshipful tone; tone

Cynical

Distrustful of others’ motives or sincerity; tone

Enthusiastic

Shows intense excitement or interest; tone

Detached

Emotionally distant or uninvolved; tone

Mocking

Making fun of something in a cruel or scornful way; tone

Reflective

Thoughtful and contemplative, often looking inward; tone

Wistful

Sadly thoughtful or longing for the past; tone

Joyful

Makes the reader feel happiness and delight; mood

Ominous

Suggests something bad or dangerous is about to happen; mood

Peaceful

Creates a sense of calm and serenity; mood

Anxious

Evokes unease or nervous anticipation; mood

Gloomy

Creates a dark, sad, or depressing atmosphere; mood

Curious

Stimulates interest or eagerness to know more; mood

Romantic

Fills the reader with feelings of love or fantasy; mood

Tense

Builds suspense or stress in the reader; mood

Melancholy

Inspires a gentle sadness or pensiveness; mood

Nostalgic

Evokes longing for the past; mood