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AP Literature Tone Vocab

Subjects : english, ap, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Reluctant or restrained






2. Vicious - wanton - or mischievous






3. Inciting - stimulating - irritating






4. Scorn - despise






5. Scholarly






6. Boorish - rude






7. Meditative or deliberative






8. Frivolously disrespectful






9. Sensitivity - relating to another's emotions






10. All mighty or infinite in power; all-knowing






11. Ill-humored - very down






12. Talking down to - conveying experience to one who has none






13. Recklessly bold or contemptuous;






14. Direct and outspoken






15. Tending or threatening to break out into open violence






16. Discourage






17. Having mixed feelings - could go either way






18. Inclined or eager to fight






19. Overflowing and demonstrative






20. Scornful derision - mocking - cynical






21. Reserved - unassertive






22. Emotional attachment






23. To act in an obsequious manner






24. Full of rage






25. Skeptical and unbelieving






26. Personal and emotional






27. Intending to instruct






28. Stuck up - considering self better than everyone else






29. Producing keen or strong emotion; totally touching






30. With an air of superiority - talking down to






31. Lacking respect - derisive






32. Prudent forethought






33. Easily angered






34. Praise






35. Sorrowful lamentation






36. Lacking social grace - sensitivity or acuteness






37. Overly obedient - dutiful - brown-nosing - fawning






38. Insulting and condescending






39. Passive - accepting as inevitable






40. Caustic or sarcastic in a mean way






41. Abusive - or irreverent; vulgar or indecent






42. Foolish or insane






43. Mournful - dismal - or gloomy






44. Deeply respectful






45. Uncaring - or feeling no emotion






46. Enticing - beguiling - captivating






47. Laid back - unwilling to get involved






48. Self-rightously angry






49. With great energy or exertion - with great emphasis and passion






50. Hearty conviviality and good cheer