Example Sentences
"The author's humorous tone made the story fun to read."
"A formal tone is used in essays and news articles."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of tone?
Study Tips
To remember tone, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.