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The tone on passage is If the gyst of the passage reveals the following is
• Descriptive, Detailed discussion of pollution, its types discussed, the
Expository causes and remedies
• Irony Pollution increasing day by day due to number of vehicles,
deforestation, industrialisation, use of modern amenities etc. in
the name of modernization.
• Sarcasm If pollution doesn’t increase, how will the intellectuals sitting in
the developed countries show that they are concerned and how
will they get a chance to exhibit their intelligence?
• Nostalgia How beautiful were the good old days when vehicles were fewer
but oxygen was more and when honking was less and serenity
prevailed. (This means we cherish the good old days)

The tone on passage is
• Critical
• Acerbic (Harsh and
severe), caustic
• Biased
• Humorous
• Analytical
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If the gyst of the passage reveals the following is
Criticizing those who cause pollution and the author shows his
dislike for such polluting activities.
Author is highly critical about those activities causing pollution,
suggesting stringent punishment for those who do it.
When the author shows that pollution is a necessary evil as it
is the by-product of development which is necessary.
When the problem is discussed in a manner that you understand
it in a light and jocular way. (Did you see 'Pipli Live' movie?)
The author states the facts and then analyses facts. He doesn't
show whether he is in favour or against the topic. He won’t be
suggestive too.

The tone on passage is
• Neutral
• Informed concern
• Exhorting
• Pleading
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If the gyst of the passage reveals the following is
When the author discusses a topic (suppose reservation) and
doesn’t favour any side.
The passage gives information about the problem and also
reveals the concern of the author regarding the problem.
When the author encourages the readers to move forward, not to
be afraid of problems and obstacles, motivating him in the
journey of life
The author is sad, requesting the mass for help (suppose an
Indian author discussing the plight of the women of Afghanistan
and requests the readers at large to do something.)
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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
1. Aggressive : when the author expresses his anger.

2. Apologetic : expressing remorse (suppose an author of present generation talks

to the future generation about tigers, greenery and expreses sorrow
and regret for negligence in taking care of the nature.

3. Indignant : showing anger for something that is unfair and wrong.

4. Commiserating : feeling/ impressing sorrow for someone who has experienced

something unpleasant.

5. Condescending : showing that you are more intelligent or better than other people.
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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
6. Contemptuous : showing deep hatred or disregard.

7. Cynical : displaying a belief that people are selfish and dishonest. Always
sees negativity in all activities.

8. Derisive : expressing derision, ridicule or scorn (when you laugh at someone

in an insulting way).
9. Disparaging : when you belittle the efforts of others and describe them as
unimportant, weak and bad.

10. Dogmatic : expressing personal opinions about beliefs as if they are certainly
correct and cannot be doubted.
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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
11. Emotional : invoking feelings, appealing or arousing emotions.

12. Ethical : dealing with principles of morality, what is good or appeals to

sense of righteousness.

13. Euphemism : using mild expressions is place of offensive, harsh words.

14. Grandiose : more elaborated and decorative.

15. Introspective : examining one’s own thoughts or feelings (reflective)

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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
16. Incendiary : causing strong feelings, of anger, provoking

17. Mollifying : reducing the intensity of anger, assuaging, pacifying

18. Laudatory : praising

19. Obsequious : showing servile attitude

20. Populist : concerned with common people

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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
21. Romantic : related to romance, fancy on unrealistic love affairs.

22. Sarcastic : taunting, sneering or deriding

23. Satire : a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule./ a
way of using humour to showing that someone/ something is weak,
bad or foolish.
24. Vitriolic : full of anger and hatred.

25. Vituperative : cruel and angry criticism.

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Words Denoting Tone of the Passage and Mood of the author. These words come in Synonyms,
Antonyms and One word Substitution too.
26. Speculative : based on guesses or ideas rather than facts.

27. Pedestrian : not interesting or not unusual (In general English 'Pedestrian'
means one who walks on the footpath)