Question

in the context of poetry, what is the best definition of tone?
the use of words that sound like the things they denote
the speakers attitude toward the subject of the poem
the use of alliteration, repetition, rhythm, and rhyme
the readers response to the emotions in the poem

Explanation:

In poetry, tone refers to the speaker's attitude toward the subject of the poem. It's not about the use of words that sound like things (onomatopoeia), the use of alliteration, repetition, rhythm, and rhyme (poetic devices), or the reader's response to the emotions in the poem.

Answer:

the speaker's attitude toward the subject of the poem