Tone, as in an element of a Story, is set by Setting and Mood. Tone refers to the tone in which a narrator speaks or a character speaks. If a narrator uses dark, heavy, depressing words it would match the setting of a dark, stormy night and the Mood of fear and anger.
If the narrator uses words that are light and happy such as frolic or beautiful, the setting is usually bright and favorable and the mood is likely happy and euphoric.
Tone must be carefully aligned with setting and mood to be pulled off successfully.
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Shakespeare creates a ere, ominous, dark, evil tone in the short opening scene.
The imagery creates a dreary, cold, and fearsome mood and tone to the story.
The tone of the poem is kind of like the mood it creates. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein is a story about a mystical and magical world. The tone of this poem is hope and adherence to the rules.
A larger psychic distance usually creates a less inimate tone. A closer psychic distance can create a more intimate tone.
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The tone in "The Monkey's Paw" is dark, suspenseful, and foreboding. The story creates a sense of unease and tension as the characters grapple with the consequences of their wishes.
A serious tone (apex)
The tone of "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury can be described as eerie, bleak, and thought-provoking. Bradbury's portrayal of a society that has lost touch with nature and human interaction creates a sense of isolation and foreboding.
Tone is basically sound quality. How the sound sounds. Different tones convey different emotions. In the case of an instrument, such as the violin, a good tone would be strong and full with smooth, controlled vibrato. Tone could also be described as the feeling or emotion that a musician portrays while performing. Like the tone a person uses while theyre talking. Tone creates atmosphere.
The tone of "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks is detached, defiant, and provocative. The use of slang, shortened lines, and repeated refrain creates a sense of urgency and rebelliousness in the poem.