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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:
Slaughterhouse-Five is explicitly anti-war, with a tone critical of ever-present conflict. At the same time, however, there is frequently a comedic tone, with zany and ironic situations creating humor no matter the gravitas of the situation. The overall tone is one of resignation and detachment, with Billy Pilgrim often appearing apathetic as a result of the fact that he knows his future with certainty.
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