Question

Which description most clearly defines tone in literature?

A. the opinions the writer expresses through characters and events

B. the way the author conveys themes to the audience through words

C. the writer’s attitude toward the audience and the subject
D. the emotional atmosphere created within a work of literature

Answer 1

C because attitude is a tone used in writing

Answer 2

Answer: C) the writer’s attitude toward the audience and the subject.

Explanation: The tone of a text or sentence is the author's or speaker's attitude towards the audience, the subject or even the characters of the text. There are many different kinds of tones, like: positive, negative, objective, sad, angry, fearful, excited, etc. From the given options, the description that best matches the definition of tone, is the corresponding to option C.