The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby: Cover Analysis Based upon the images and colors you see, what is the tone (or implied attitude.

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The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby: Cover Analysis Based upon the images and colors you see, what is the tone (or implied attitude towards an audience) of the cover ?

Words to Use When Describing Tone 1. admiring, worshipping, approving 2. strident, harsh, acerbic, angry 3. disliking, abhorring, contemptuous 4. simple, straightforward, direct, unambiguous 5. complicated, complex, difficult 6. forceful, powerful, confident 7. ironic, sardonic, sarcastic, mocking, sly 8. indirect, understated, evasive 9. bitter, grim, cynical

Words to Use When Describing Tone 10. sympathetic, interested 11. indifferent, unconcerned, apathetic 12. humorous, playful, flippant 13. resigned, calm, tranquil, subdued 14. melancholy, despairing 15. solemn, serious, somber 16. pensive, thoughtful 17. reverent, respectful

Words to Use When Describing Tone 18. excited, exhilarated 19. happy, contented, ecstatic 20. incredulous, questioning, skeptical 21. insistent, urgent 22. commanding, demanding Write a well-developed essay that thoroughly analyzes the tone of the cover.