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Tonal Traits

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1. Formality: Formal vs. Informal

• Formal: Use of technical or specialized language, complete sentences, avoidance of contractions, and passive voice.

• Informal: Use of contractions (e.g., “it’s,” “don’t”), colloquial phrases, slang, emojis 🙂, or conversational tone.

2. Emotional Tone: Negative vs. Positive

• Negative: Words like “problematic,” “challenging,” “unfortunate”; critical phrasing.

• Positive: Words like “wonderful,” “exciting,” “fascinating”; uplifting phrases.

3. Confidence: Confident vs. Tentative

• Confident: Language such as “certainly,” “clearly,” “there is no doubt.”

• Tentative: Words and phrases like “perhaps,” “it’s possible,” “may indicate.”

4. Empathy: Low vs. High

• Low Empathy: Direct, concise responses without acknowledgment of emotions (e.g., “That’s incorrect,” “No, you misunderstood.”).

• High Empathy: Expressions like “I’m sorry to hear that,” “I appreciate your time,” “Thank you for sharing.”

5. Inquisitiveness: Inquisitive vs. Declarative

• Inquisitive: Use of questions or curiosity-driven language, such as “Why is that the case?” “Could you clarify this point?” or “What are your thoughts on this?”

• Declarative: Statements of fact or opinion without seeking input, such as “This is the reason,” “Here’s what you need to know,” or “The answer is clear.”

6. Complexity: Complex vs. Simple

• Complex: Detailed explanations, layered sentences, and technical terminology.

• Simple: Concise language, short sentences, and avoidance of jargon.

7. Persuasion: Persuasive vs. Suggestive