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.

Question

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.

skyvoltage · Answer

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wcrmelissa2001 · Answer

http://literary-devices.com/content/tone 'The tone of a literary work is the perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development.' Hence it is B