Question

What is the purpose of a story’s tone? (1 point)

📝 Answer Choices
( ) To evoke an emotional response from the reader.

( ) To create a visual picture of the setting for the reader.

( ) To reveal the author’s attitude about the characters and events.

( ) To foreshadow what the author knows but the characters do not.

Answer 1

(X) To reveal the author’s attitude about the characters and events.

Explanation: Tone reflects the author's attitude or stance (through word choice and style), while mood is what evokes the reader's emotional response.