Tone and Mood Powerpoint

By: Nick Richter

Benevolentcharacterized by or expressing goodwill of

kindling feelingsSynonym: kind

Compassionatea feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for

another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

Synonym: tenderness

Complimentaryof the nature of, conveying, or expressing a

compliment, often one that is politely flattering

Synonym: praising

Forthrightgoing straight to the point; frank; direct;

outspokenSynonym: straightforward

Serenecalm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffledSynonym: undisturbed

Sympatheticcharacterized by, proceeding from,

exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate

Synonym: tender

Objectivesomething that one's efforts or actions are

intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target

Synonym: destination

Bewilderedcompletely puzzled or confused; perplexedSynonym: confuse

Condescendingshowing or implying a usually patronizing

descent from dignity or superioritySynonym: disdainful

Desolatebarren or laid waste; devastatedSynonym: ravaged

Haughtydisdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully

arrogant; superciliousSynonym: disdainful

Indignantfeeling, characterized by, or expressing

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Synonym: resentful

Melancholya gloomy state of mind, especially when

habitual or prolonged; depressionSynonym: gloomy

Mockingto attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or

derisionSynonym: tease

Ominousportending evil or harm; foreboding;

threatening; inauspiciousSynonym: menacing

Pessimisticpertaining to or characterized by pessimism;

gloomySynonym: hopeless

Severeharsh; unnecessarily extremeSynonym: strict

Solemngrave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the

face, speech, tone, or moodSynonym: serious

Sombergloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lightedSynonym: sunless

Suspicioustending to cause or excite suspicion;

questionableSynonym: dubious

Irreverentnot reverent; manifesting or characterized by

irreverence; deficient in veneration or respectSynonym: profane