Question

1. the tone of a literary work is a. the reader’s attitude toward the subject and characters. b. the attitude of the characters toward one another. c. the writer’s attitude toward the subject and characters. 2. which tone would best describe a tale about the best april fool’s prank ever played? a. a serious, formal tone b. a sad, frustrated tone c. an amusing, lighthearted tone d. a serious, angry tone circle the letter of the best answer to each question.

Explanation:

1. Tone in literature refers to the author's attitude towards the subject and characters. Options A and B pertain to the reader's and characters' attitudes respectively, which are not tone.
2. April Fool's pranks are typically light - hearted and amusing. A serious, formal tone (Option A) or a sad, frustrated tone (Option B) or a serious, angry tone (Option D) do not fit the nature of an April Fool's prank. An amusing, light - hearted tone (Option C) is appropriate.

Answer:

1. C. the writer's attitude toward the subject and characters.
2. C. an amusing, lighthearted tone