<p>In past SATs there have been many questions asking the tone of a passage. I was wondering if we could compile a list of tones of passages and their meanings. Thanks</p>
<p>from momof2ky
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>