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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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1. Abusing vocally






2. Characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation






3. Not based on fact or investigation






4. Instructive (especially excessively)






5. Showing inappropriate levity






6. Characterized by directness in manner or speech






7. Belittling or undervaluing oneself; excessively modest






8. Overcoming animosity or hostility






9. Having a bad disposition






10. Disdainfully or ironically humorous






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






12. Arousing affect






13. Excessively or hypocritically pious






14. Feeling great rapture or delight






15. Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner






16. Having or showing profound knowledge






17. Humorously vulgar






18. Expressing sorrow often for something past






19. Exposing human folly to ridicule






20. Any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue






21. Quickly aroused to anger






22. Brief and to the point






23. Harsh or corrosive in tone






24. Make insensitive or callous