Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension

by ranjithvaddella » Thu May 19, 2011 6:52 pm
Can someone please explain the difference in author's tone between Skeptical and Cynical?

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by amar66 » Thu May 26, 2011 12:21 pm
Skeptical means "having reservations" or "doubtful". Author will not easily be convinced, will be hard to persuade.

Cynical means "believing the worst of people",sarcastic, mocking. Author will be more sarcastic than doubtful.

Let me know if it answers your query.