Marionettes, Inc.
by Ray Bradbury

Marionettes, Inc.: Tone 1 key example

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

Key Examples in Marionettes, Inc.

Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of "Marionettes, Inc." is ironic and quietly mocking. Bradbury resists melodrama or overt moralizing. Instead, he lets the absurdity of the characters' choices speak for itself.