She Stoops to Conquer
by Oliver Goldsmith

She Stoops to Conquer: 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
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of She Stoops to Conquer is largely comic and satirical, with Goldsmith’s use of dramatic irony bringing the audience into confidence with the playwright in a way that encourages them to laugh with him at the characters’ expense.