The narrator's tone refers to the attitude or mood conveyed by the narrator towards the subject matter of the story. It can be determined through the narrator's choice of words, language style, and overall voice.
Related terms
Point of view: The perspective from which a story is told. For example, first-person point of view means that the story is narrated by one of its characters.
Diction: The author's choice and use of words in writing. Diction affects not only how readers understand a text but also their emotional response to it.
Atmosphere: The mood or feeling created in a literary work through descriptive details and language choices. Atmosphere helps shape readers' perception and emotional connection to the story.