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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. Soft - delicate - unmanly






2. Stale - worn out - as in trite expressions






3. Stern - strict - frugal - unadorned






4. Using very few words to express a great deal






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






6. Theoretical - without reference to specifics






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






8. 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)






9. Able to get a person to do something or agree with one by an appeal to reason or other convincing devices






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






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






12. Having the characteristics of melodrama in which emotions and plot are exaggerated and characterization is shallow






13. Plain - harsh - completely (as in 'stark raving mad'); simple or bare - when applied to style - sometimes even bleak or grim






14. Having two or more possible meanings






15. Moving pointlessly from one subject to another; rambling






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






17. Involving letters






18. Expressing contempt or disdain






19. Preoccupied with lewd and lustful thoughts






20. Having to do with twilight or shadowy areas (as in the darker and more hidden parts of human experience)






21. Involving formal praise in speech or writing - usually in honor of someone dead






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






23. Feeling or expressing grief (certain literary forms are devoted to the expression of grief - such as elegies)






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






25. Sophisticated - socially polished






26. Mocking - taunting - bitter - scornful - sarcastic






27. 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






28. Conspicuously bold or colorful






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






30. Characterized by personal admissions of faults






31. Pointless and uninteresting






32. In the style of an earlier period






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






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






35. Elaborate - grotesque - and ornamental






36. Pretentious and pompous






37. Realistic - rustic - coarse - unrefined - instinctive - animalize






38. Quick-paced - but sometimes superficial






39. Contrary to logic - but sometimes artistically viable






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






41. Very complicated or involved (as in the case of sentences with many qualifiers - phrases - and clauses)






42. Humorous in a light way - comedy with high exaggeration






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






44. Having to do with the human mind and human behavior






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






46. Having or displaying a reverence for God and religion; sometimes used pejoratively - when the display is excessive and overly righteous






47. Characteristic or ordinary and informal conversation






48. Undisturbing - unemotional - and uninteresting






49. Believing that everything that happens is destined and - therefore - out of the hands of the individual






50. Amusing - but light - unserious - frivolous