Tone

Definition : Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.

Examples:

Father: “We are going on a vacation.”

Son: “That’s great!!!” – the tone of son’s response is very cheerful.

In the Book: The tone of the book is very dark and scary. The kids have to survive on their own with no parents and they have to hunt for food and search for water.