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Definition of Tone
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on. For instance... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical... read full definition
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:
While the content of Tolstoy's story is somber, its tone is quite nearly matter-of-fact despite its taking place in the face of grave tragedy and injustice. This contrast between the content of the story and the way it's conveyed makes "God Sees the Truth But Waits" read like a parable, since it seems designed to offer the reader a lesson rather than to merely entertain.
