ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Tone is the author’s attitude toward the topic. The author’s attitude is expressed through the words and details he or she selects. For example, textbooks are usually written with an objective tone which includes facts and reasonable explanations. The objective tone is matter-of-fact and neutral.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tone refers to the attitude a writer conveys toward the subject matter and the reader.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tone refers to the author’s attitude-how they feel about their subject and their readers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Often an author’s tone is described by adjectives, such as: cynical, depressed, sympathetic, cheerful, outraged, positive, angry, sarcastic, prayerful, ironic, solemn, vindictive, intense, excited.

Detailed explanation-5: -Objective tone is impartial. It does not show any feelings for or against a topic; therefore, it is unbiased or neutral. Often objective tone uses higher level words and avoids pronouns such as I and you, creating a formal tone. Subjective tone is personal, biased, emotional, and often informal.