Tone and where we see it
Across
- 3. expect this of game shows like Family Feud–Key word: Fun
- 6. expect this of horror, slasher movies like Halloween–Key word: Gruesome
- 8. to the point of stupidity like Dumb and Dumber
- 9. expect to see shows like “The Office” to expose weaknesses–Key word: Ridicule
- 12. expect this of severe weather reports–Key word: Warning
- 14. modern singers like Drake or Nas reference older movies like Star Wars in their music–Key word: Past
- 15. expect this of an Oprah interview when she’s 1:1 with someone like Meghan Markle–Key word: Confidential
- 16. expect these of Flex Seal or Conklin Car commercials–Key word: Convince
- 18. expect this of children’s programing like Paw Patrol–Key word: Innocent
- 19. expect this tone from movie villains like the Predator and Terminator”--Key word: Ruthless
Down
- 1. expect this of evening talk shows like Jimmy Fallon–Key word: Casual
- 2. Swift’s music video “I Bet You Think About Me,” which basically admires herself.
- 3. expect this of reality TV shows like “The Voice”--Key word: Realistic
- 4. expect this of a UFC rivalry fight–Key word: Harm
- 5. expect this of a kindergarten teacher–Key word: Understanding
- 7. expect this tone in movies like “Encanto” and “Onward”--Key word: ridiculous
- 10. absurd, except more mocking like the humor of Kevin Hart and Jack Black in Jumanjii
- 11. expect this about serious topics like bullying and slavery--Key word: Honest
- 13. expect this of high-society–Key word: Flashy
- 17. DON’T expect this, like when the underdog Braves won the world series!--Key word: Opposite