Tone Words List #3

Question 1

Provincial

Answer 1

(ADJ)– narrow-minded or limited in perspective, not worldly

Question 2

Idiomatic

Answer 2

(ADJ)– 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 3

Homespun

Answer 3

(ADJ)– same as colloquial, but perhaps more put-on/ affected (i.e. political “folksiness”)

Question 4

Trite

Answer 4

(ADJ) – simplified, naive, or lowest-common-denominator in approach (ex.: some would argue “All we are saying is give peace a chance” or “America, love it or leave it” both disregard crucial complexities!)

Question 5

Connotative

Answer 5

(ADJ; “connotation”= N) – language rich in subtext or secondary meaning, perhaps for a subtly negative or positive undertone (ex.: “insurgent” vs. “freedom fighter” vs. “terrorist”)