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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.
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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. Frivolously disrespectful






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






3. Scornful derision - mocking - cynical






4. To deprive of force or strength






5. With an air of superiority - talking down to






6. Heartfelt and serious






7. Prudent forethought






8. Scorn - despise






9. Totally rejecting of established laws or institutions.






10. Direct and outspoken






11. Not emotionally involved - at a distance






12. Abusive - or irreverent; vulgar or indecent






13. Intending to instruct






14. Easily angered






15. Producing keen or strong emotion; totally touching






16. Passive - accepting as inevitable






17. Deeply respectful






18. Immature or childish






19. Inclined or eager to fight






20. Recklessly bold or contemptuous;






21. Questioning - ridiculing - or chaffing






22. Mournful - dismal - or gloomy






23. Distrustful (like Grant R.)






24. Ill-humored - very down






25. Having mixed feelings - could go either way






26. Laid back - unwilling to get involved






27. Insulting and condescending






28. Uncaring






29. Boorish - rude






30. Uncaring - or feeling no emotion






31. Lacking respect - derisive






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






33. Sensitivity - relating to another's emotions






34. Haughty - disdainful or contemptuous






35. Skeptical and unbelieving






36. Personal and emotional






37. Full of rage






38. Harshly sarcastic






39. Vicious - wanton - or mischievous






40. Reserved - unassertive






41. Overflowing and demonstrative






42. To be exessively prideful or arrogant






43. Caustic or sarcastic in a mean way






44. Meditative or deliberative






45. To act in an obsequious manner






46. Hearty conviviality and good cheer






47. Stuck up - considering self better than everyone else






48. Emotional attachment






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






50. Tending or threatening to break out into open violence