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Tone in Writing

Tone is the feeling a writer creates through word choice and style, such as serious, playful or angry. Matching tone to your audience helps your writing connect with readers.

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The same story can have a very different tone depending on the words used to tell it.

All about Tone in Writing

Tone is the feeling a writer creates through word choice and style, such as serious, playful, angry or hopeful. The tone should match the purpose and the audience. A letter to a friend has a different tone from a school report.

The same story can have a very different tone depending on the words used to tell it. Reading your writing aloud can help you hear the tone and decide whether it fits.

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