Definition:
The tone of a literary work is the perspective or
attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character,
place or development. Tone can portray a variety of emotions ranging
from solemn, grave, and critical to witty, wry and humorous. Tone helps
the reader ascertain the writer’s feelings towards a particular topic
and this in turn influences the reader’s understanding of the story.
Example:
In her Harry Potter series, author J.K. Rowling
has taken an extremely positive, inspiring and uplifting tone towards
the idea of love and devotion.
