Definition of Tone

the author’s attitude toward a subject in a work

Examples of Tone in a sentence

Using many descriptive words and serene scenes, the tone of the poem is calmness and relaxation.  🔊

With teenagers, the tone in their voices can often times be negative due to their bad attitudes.  🔊

Since the writer was known for his opposition to gun control, the tone was evident in his novel about the government’s control over weaponry.  🔊

Sometimes students have a difficult time finding the tone of a story because it is hard for them to understand the writer’s thoughts.  🔊

As I was writing my next manuscript, I wanted to keep the piece of work as neutral as possible so I created an unbiased tone in it.  🔊

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