<p>As we all know, a lot of the passages asks for the tone of the passages. I think it would be a good idea to list the most frequent tone words you have seen on the tests to help some of us out. :)</p>
<p>Ok.. I guess I'll start.</p>
<ol>
<li>Awe</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Mischief</li>
<li>Curiosity </li>
<li>Wonder</li>
<li>Delight</li>
<li>Uncertainty</li>
<li>Wi****l</li>
<li>Frustrated</li>
<li>Resigned</li>
<li>Abivalent</li>
</ol>
<p>1) somber- solemn, grave, serious
2) wry- amusing and ironic, dry, cynical
3) prosaic- banal, mundane, dull, lacking imagination
4) didactic- educational, instructional
5) celebratory- festive
6) reverent- respectful,
7) platitudes- banal statements, a pointless or unoriginal empty comment made as though it was significant of helpful
8) deliberate- on purpose, planned, calculated
9) defiant- challenging aggressively, disobedient, tending to confront or challenge
10) disdain- scorn, contempt, extreme disgust
11) aloof- unfriendly, uninvolved or unwilling to become involved, distant, detached
12) ambivalent- undecided, unsure, having mixed feelings, uncertain
13) prosaic- …
16) glib- slick, superficial, fluent in an insincere way
17) derisive-mocking, showing contempt or ridicule, scathing, irreverent
18) ‘evocative’,</p>
<p>Thanks momof2ky1 Very good list! I remember on the October SAT, there were MANY tone questions so I think looking over tone words would be a very good idea. Anyone else has tone words? :)</p>