Tone: The author's or narrator's attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
How to apply it: Identify specific words or phrases that establish tone and explain how tone shapes the reader's response.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Short Fiction I
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