What is tone?

Question

1. a type of figurative language in which a non-human object is given human qualities
2. the author's attitude toward the subject
3. the time and place in which a story takes place
4. a comparison between two otherwise unlike people, objects, or places

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 2. the author's attitude toward the subject.

Tone refers to the emotional quality or attitude expressed by the author in their writing, which can influence how the reader feels about the subject matter.