Tone Word Vocabulary

Tone Word Vocabulary--

On the following dates, you will have assessments on the attached words. You will be responsible for turning in work from the list of activities also on the same day as the assessments. Quizzes will be matching and will consist primarily of the assigned group of words; however, words from previous quizzes may also appear on the quiz. The test will cover all of the words and will require you to be able to use the words…fill in the blank, analogies, synonyms, antonyms, etc.

February 19--Quiz

March 2—Quiz

March 10—Quiz

March 17—Quiz

March 24—Test

Tasks to Prepare for Each QUIZ: To be completed at home unless there happens to be time in class when you finish other assignments.

1. Complete the Anticipation Guide and check your answers on the blog.

2. Make a study strategy-flash cards, 2-column notes, or foldable 2-column notes.

3. Choice: Pick ONE to complete.

a. Write high quality sentences using at least 10 of the vocabulary words using the Vocabulary Sentence Scoring Guide in the keeper section of your binder to make sure you write HIGH quality sentences.

b. Draw a picture to represent at least 10 of the vocabulary words. Make sure to label the picture with the word.

c. Write a story using at least 10 of the vocabulary words.

4. These will all be checked on the day of your quiz.

Definition of Tone: ______

Why is TONE important:

______Anticipation Guide—Positive Tone Words Name ______

Due 2/19

What Word I Think Means This Definition What Word Actually Means This

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted

deeply respectful

feeling or expressive of gratitude

having, showing a feeling of joy or pleasure; cheerful

still or nearly still/ free from excitement or passion

desiring no more than one has; satisfied

characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

giving hope or confidence

showing concern for others

having similar understandings or tastes

carefree and happy

especially sure of oneself

having or displaying great dignity

having a positive view

feeling wonder, awe, or astonishment

full of delight; very happy

Giving support

Amused Content Optimistic Appreciative Elated Proud Authoritative Encouraging Reverent Benevolent Enthusiastic Surprised Calm Friendly Sympathetic Compassionate Happy Confident Lighthearted Anticipation Guide—Negative Tone Words Name ______

Due 3/2

What Word I Think Means Definition What Word Actually Means This This

characterized by careful evaluation and judgment

inflamed; extremely mad

having no stake; impartial; indifferent

indicating a lack of maturity

angered at something unjust or wrong

in an opposing direction; very opposed in nature or character or purpose

marked by a lack of interest; showing little or no emotion

disgraceful

passing judgment; finding fault

snobbish; arrogant

argumentative; characteristic of one eager to fight

accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance

feeling or appearing troubled or nervous

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

feeling of great dislike or animosity

Feeling of anger, hurt, or resentment because of a bad experience or sense of unjust treatment

Accusing Arrogant Condescending Haughty Shameful Agitated Belligerent Contradictory Hateful Uninterested Angry Bitter Critical Indignant Apathetic Childish Desperate Passive Anticipation Guide—Sorry-Fear-Worry Tone Words Name ______

Due 3/10

What Word I Think Definition What Word Actually Means Means This This

bewildered; perplexed

feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief

fraught with danger or harm; very serious

low in spirits; sad and dejected

despairing; bleak; feeling no chance of positive outcome

annoyed; frustrated

having a negative view; opposite of optimistic

feeling sorry for action or behavior or event; regretfully acknowledging offense

feeling of uneasiness and self-consciousness

dignified; serious; somber

experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome

feeling or showing of worry

sincere feeling; not taken lightly

a tendency to be gloomy and depressed

deeply moving; touching

Aggravated Depressed Mournful Anxious Embarrassed Pessimistic Apologetic Grave Poignant Concerned Hopeless Serious Confused Melancholy Solemn Anticipation Guide—Humor-Irony-Sarcasm and Neutral Tone Words Name ______

Due 3/17

What Word I Think Definition What Word Actually Means This Means This

characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance

given to questioning

straightforward; direct without secretiveness

showing that one considers oneself superior to others

showing little emotion; just the facts; practical

showing an inappropriate amount of seriousness; rude

overly dramatic

thoughtfully considering the situation; thinking about the topic, situation, event, etc.

sarcastic

disrespectful; having or showing a lack of respect

not influenced by emotion; fair

believing the worst of human nature and motives

deeply or seriously thoughtful; thinking deeply

making fun of; teasing

judging something harshly; likely to find fault

honest; genuine; without pretense

feeling of humor, joy, or entertainment

Amused Irreverent Inquisitive Caustic Mocking Matter-of-Fact Condescending Patronizing Objective Critical Candid Reflective Cynical Contemplative Sincere Flippant Histrionic Keys

Anticipation Guide—Positive Tone Words Anticipation Guide—Negative Tone Words KEY KEY

Due 2/19 Due 3/2

What Word Actually Means This What Word Actually Means This

Authoritative Critical

Enthusiastic Angry

Amused Uninterested

Reverent Childish

Appreciative Indignant

Happy Contrary

Calm Apathetic

Content Shameful

Benevolent Accusing

Encouraging Haughty

Compassionate Belligerent

sympathetic Passive

Lighthearted Agitated

Confident Arrogant

Proud Desperate

Optimistic Condescending

Surprised Hateful

Elated Bitter

Friendly Anticipation Guide—Sorry-Fear-Worry Tone Words Anticipation Guide—Humor-Irony-Sarcasm and Neutral KEY Tone Words

Due 3/17 KEY

What Word Actually Means This Due 3/24

Confused What Word Actually Means This

Mournful Patronizing

Grave Inquisitive

Depressed Candid

Hopeless Condescending

Aggravated Matter-of-fact

Pessimistic Flippant

Apologetic Histrionic

Embarrassed Reflective

Solemn Caustic

Anxious Irreverent

Concerned Objective

Serious Cynical

Melancholy Contemplative poignant Mocking

Critical

Sincere

Amused