Tone

The writer's attitude toward the topic and the audience.

Resources

These two renditions of the Nat King Cole song "Miss Otis Regrets (she's be unable to lunch today)" illustrate a difference in tone:

• "Natalie Douglas - 'Cafe Society' Miss Otis Regrets" 3:54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-UBSM6MsiE

• "Bette Midler - Miss Otis Regrets" 2:34http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQnl4TX5wOE