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πŸ“š Glossary Term

Tone

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Definition The attitude or feeling created by an author’s language.

πŸ§’ In Simple Words

Tone is how the writing sounds or feels because of the word choices.

πŸ“Œ Example

A passage can have a hopeful tone or a sarcastic tone.

✏️ Use It in a Sentence

"The word choice created a serious tone in the speech."

πŸ”— Related Terms

ConnotationFigurative LanguagePoint of View