Question

To analyze tone, which things should the reader study? Check all that apply.

connotations
context clues
diction
the speaker
the topic

you can choose more then one answer please help):

Answer 1

the answer is
connotations, diction, the speaker, the topic

so basically all of them except for context clues

Answer 2

In order to analyze tone, the reader should study connotations, diction, the speaker and the topic. It is necessary to focus on connotations given with certain words, whether words are angry or happy. In addition to this, the diction can provide input, if they are dropping words or speaking quickly. The speaker can also help convey the tone.. Finally, the topic can  tell you the tone as well, if you're reading about a funeral, you would expect the tone to be sad and gloomy.