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AP Style Tone Words

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 24 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. Not based on fact or investigation






2. Showing inappropriate levity






3. Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation






4. Arousing affect






5. Humorously vulgar






6. Expressing sorrow often for something past






7. Exposing human folly to ridicule






8. Disdainfully or ironically humorous






9. Belittling or undervaluing oneself; excessively modest






10. Brief and to the point - brief and to the point






11. Quickly aroused to anger






12. Having or showing profound knowledge






13. Characterized by directness in manner or speech






14. Harsh or corrosive in tone






15. Feeling great rapture or delight






16. Instructive (especially excessively)






17. Having a bad disposition






18. Excessively or hypocritically pious






19. Make insensitive or callous






20. Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner






21. Brief and to the point






22. Overcoming animosity or hostility






23. Abusing vocally






24. Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue