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AP Tone And Style Vocab

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Inclined to represent things as they really are






2. Amusing - but light - unserious - frivolous






3. Having the qualities of poetry - such as pleasing rhythms or images






4. Stressing the subjective and symbolic in art and literature






5. Stale - worn out - as in trite expressions






6. Theoretical - without reference to specifics






7. Having feelings or thoughts of love - but when associated with nineteenth century literature or any such literature it suggests a style that emphasizes freedom of form - imagination - and emotion






8. Marked by a decay in morals - values - and artistic standards






9. Learned - scholarly






10. Interested in the study of basic truths of existence and reality






11. Sad - gloomy (without any redeeming qualities of true tragedy)






12. Stern - strict - frugal - unadorned






13. Assuming a false manner or attitude to impress others






14. Strict or severe in matters or morality






15. Prudish - stuffy - and puritanical (qualities associated with Queen Victoria's reign)






16. Using more words than necessary to say What you have to say






17. Characteristic or ordinary and informal conversation






18. Characterized by personal admissions of faults






19. Characterized by an unexpected turn of events - often the opposite of what was intended






20. Resentful - enraged






21. Undisturbing - unemotional - and uninteresting






22. Expressing contempt or disdain






23. Unusually strange or odd






24. Using sarcasm and irony - often humorously to expose human folly






25. Mocking - taunting - bitter - scornful - sarcastic






26. Inclined to be playful - humorous - or fanciful






27. Having the ability to call forth memories or other responses






28. Disinterested - unbiased - emotionally disconnected






29. Characterized by certain patters - beats - or accents (as in dancing - music - poetry)






30. A satirical imitation of something serious - such as a comic takeoff of Romeo and Juliet (the parody must have enough elements of the original for it to be recognized)






31. Relying on one's own inner impressions - as opposed to being objective






32. Flowing smoothly






33. Pointless and uninteresting






34. Having the qualities of a motion picture






35. Effectively concise - brief






36. Having two or more possible meanings






37. Tending to present things in art and literature as they appear in nature or actuality






38. Contrary to logic - but sometimes artistically viable






39. Conspicuously bold or colorful






40. Much given to strong feelings






41. Indicating or threatening evil or danger as dark clouds indicate that a storm is coming






42. A tendency to believe that all human behavior is selfish and opportunistic






43. Inclined to use subjective impressions rather than objective reality






44. Formal - enduring - and standard - adhering to certain traditional methods






45. Humorous - funny - light (there are many levels of comedy)






46. Involving short narratives of interesting events






47. Pretentious and pompous






48. Intense - spontaneous - musical






49. Taking pleasure in things that appeal to the senses; sensual suggests a strong preoccupation with such things - especially sexual pleasures






50. Soft - delicate - unmanly