Question

Select the correct answer. Which sentence best defines tone in literature? A. The tone is the overall atmosphere in a literary work. B. The tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. C. The tone is the author's voice while describing events. D. The tone is the description of characters by the author.

Answer 1

B. The tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. is not correct because the atmosphere in a literary work is more like its mood.

C. is not correct because the author's voice is more like the author's style.

D. is not correct because the description of characters by the author is direct characterization.

Answer 2

Your answer will be B. the tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tone may be formal, informal, or have other possible attitudes. Authors set a tone in literature by conveying emotions or feelings through words.The way a person feels about an idea/concept, event or other person can be quickly determine through their facial expressions, gesture, and in the tone of their voice.