Tone is a writer or narrator’s attitude, often shown through diction (word choice) and syntax (sentence structure).
Amused Encouraging Hopeful Proud
Calm Energetic Joyful Relaxed
Cheerful Enthusiastic Loving Romantic
Confident Excited Passionate Soothing
Content Friendly Peaceful Sweet
Dreamy Happy Playful Sympathetic
Accusing Condescending Furious Irritated
Angry Critical Harsh Quarrelsome
Belligerent Desperate Hateful Superficial
Bitter Disappointed Hurtful Threatening
Cold Disgusted Insulting Uninterested
Agitated Fearful Mysterious Regretful
Anxious Gloomy Nervous Sad
Apologetic Hopeless Numb Serious
Concerned Horrified Ominous Solemn
Confused Miserable Pessimistic Somber
Embarrassed Mournful Pitying Upset
Amused Critical Joking Scornful
Bitter Humorous Malicious Sharp
Comical Ironic Mocking Taunting
Condescending Irreverent Sarcastic Teasing
Dramatic Inquisitive Persuasive Restrained
Formal Instructive Provocative Serious
Humble Matter-of-fact Questioning Sincere
Informal Reflective Urgent