Question

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

Explanation:

The tone of a story reflects the author's attitude towards the subject matter (characters, events, etc.). It's not mainly about evoking emotion (that's mood in part), foreshadowing (a plot device), or creating a visual picture (description). The key is the author's stance shown through tone.

Answer:

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