Learning Tones | Quizlet

Sarcastic, sexist, persuasive, helpless, nostalgic

Having fond memories about the past

Critical, desperate

hopeless

Ironical, pessimistic

always negative

optimistic

always positive

unbiased

neutral

patronizing/condescending

Showing a superior attitude while looking down towards others; humiliating someone by making negative comments belittling their intelligence

Skeptic

unsure, doubtful

admiration

you think very highly of something or someone

prideful

proud/boastful/to show off

vengeful

revengful; seeking revenge

bitter

when someone is very angry and hateful because of unfair treatment

assertive

confident

enthusiastic

excited; energetic

frustrated

angry because of not being able to do something

empathetic

to be able to put yourself in another person's situation or problem

disappointed, encouraging

to motivate someone

contemptuous/mocking

make fun of somebody by mocking them

demeaning

to make someone feel like they are nothing

depressing, defiant/rebellious

not following the rules

compassionate/loving/caring

kind and caring

diplomatic

you respect both sides

confused, detached, aloof/distant, nonchalant

means that you are not engaged in the activity

disheartening

heart breaking

arrogant

proud and boostful

reflective/contemplative

to think deeply about something that has happened

passionate

you love something very deeply

ecstatic

very excited

hopeful, excited, anxious

nervous

angry

annoyed

apprehensive

not sure/doubtful

indifferent

you don't care about anyone or anything

grumpy

your are irritated and in a bad mood

hostile

not friendly

interrogative

asking questions or investigating something

conversational

when the writer is speaking with the reader

mocking (disdainful, scornful, derisive, ridiculing, sardonic - all words mean mocking)

making fun of somebody

earnest, forthright, sincere

honest - you don't lie, you are truthful

judgemental

make a claim about something without facts

jovial

full of joy; full of happiness

matter of fact

direct to the point

malicious

someone who wishes bad things on others - "I hope that he dies, that his house burns down''

Sadistic

someone who finds enjoyment in seeing other people suffering

satirical

criticizing by making fun of something

whimsical

playful

restless

not settled/unsettled

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