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Language Analysis - TONES Flashcards

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Unwilling to believe something

“As if” …. “who would have beloved…”

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Incredulous

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Shocked and angry at something that’s insulting and unfair

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Indignant

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Criticising or complaining constantly

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Carping

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To belittle or reduce

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Disparaging

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Confident and forceful, well strong willed and authoritative

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Assertive

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Leaves no doubt and is very clear in intention

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Unequivocal

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Commanding

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Imperative

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Finding faultand criticising or judging or something

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Critical

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Seeing the negative side of things

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Pessimistic

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Making fun of something to show its weakness or teach a lesson

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Satirical

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Thinking about feelings especially remembering the past

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Sentimental

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Suggesting someone has done something or just complaining in general

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Accusatory

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Approving or thinking highly of or respecting and phrasing

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Admiring

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Shows little interest, lacks concern and emotion

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Apathetic

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Praising and paying tribute to/ glorifying/honour

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Celebratory

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Sympathetic; empathetic; warm hearted; tolerant and kind

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Compassionate

17
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To be sarcastic; mocking; dismissive

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Derisive

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To be tactful; subtle; sensitive and thoughtful

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diplomatic

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Filled with emotion and very passionate

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Impassioned

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Thinking about the past and wishing for something from the past

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Nostalgic

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Do you mean to cause response of anger and a strong reaction

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Provocative

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Arrogant; extreme self-esteem and acts superior to others

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Supercilious

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Pretends to appear serious because thinks he is more important that he really is; self-important, egotistical

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Pompous

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