Mode and Tone

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Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

Usage example: uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays

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Tone is a synonym for mode in manner topic. In some cases you can use "Tone" instead a noun "Mode", when it comes to topics like style.

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

Tone noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

Usage example: the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again

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Mode is a synonym for tone in attitude topic. You can use "Mode" instead a noun "Tone", if it concerns topics such as manner, style.

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

similar	similar mode	similar tone
normal	normal mode	normal tone
usual	usual mode	usual tone
original	original mode	original tone
Other adjectives: proper, single, actual, entire, serious, angry, different, realistic, red.

Gainaxing: The games do try to tone it down, but entering the juggy mode cheat takes it to ridiculous levels.

Source: Video Game / BloodRayne
For VS mode, players who are controlling the special infected have their whole vision in a sepia tone.

Source: Real Is Brown
During flashback sequences in the story mode of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, a pretty cool-looking graphical effect is used that simulates grainy, sepia-tone film.

Source: Flashback Effects

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