tone/ style words (list one)

Question 1

slang

Answer 1

informal or casual language (ex: “she was the bees knees playa)

Question 2

jargon

Answer 2

Words or expressions associated with a particular career, industry, or subculture (ex: army jargon- “always watch your six, and stay frosty!)

Question 3

colloquial

Answer 3

Down to earth, folksy, common language

Question 4

moralistic

Answer 4

High minded, serious and intent, sometimes sanctimonious language

Question 5

picturesque

Answer 5

rich imagery (really paints a scene)

Question 6

provincial

Answer 6

Narrow minded or limited in perspective, not worldly

Question 7

idiomatic

Answer 7

Peculiar to a particular group, individual, or style (ex: the Brits say “loo” “queue” and “cheers”, where we say “restroom” “line” and “thank you”

Question 8

homespun

Answer 8

Same as colloquial, but perhaps more put on/affected (ie political “folksiness”)

Question 9

trite

Answer 9

Simplified, naïve, or lowest common denominator in approach (ex: “all we are saying is give peace a chance” or “America, Love it or leave it”)

Question 10

connotative

Answer 10

Language rich in sub text or secondary meeting, perhaps for a subtly negative or positive undertone (ex: “insurgent” vs “freedom fighter” vs “terrorist”