Question

which of the following is the definition of tone?
the authors attitude towards the text
the overall feeling of a text to the audience
the literal meaning of the text

Explanation:

Tone in literature refers to the author's attitude towards the text. It can be conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language. The overall feeling of a text to the audience is more related to mood. The literal meaning of the text is just the surface - level understanding of the words used.

Answer:

the author's attitude towards the text