Question

mood and sensory language quick check
what is the purpose of a storys tone? (1 point)
to foreshadow what the author knows but the characters do not.
to evoke an emotional response from the reader.
to reveal the authors attitude about the characters and events.
to create a visual picture of the setting for the reader.

Explanation:

Tone in literature refers to the author's attitude or approach to a subject, character, or audience. It is conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language. The purpose of tone is to reveal the author's stance on the characters and events in the story. For example, if an author uses harsh, critical words to describe a character, it shows a negative attitude towards that character. Foreshadowing (hinting at future events) is a different literary device. Evoking an emotional response from the reader is more related to mood (the atmosphere or emotional setting of a story). Creating a visual picture is often the role of descriptive (sensory) language.

Answer:

To reveal the author’s attitude about the characters and events.