Question

what does the literary term \tone\ mean? it refers to how long the sentences are in a text. it refers to the rhyme scheme and musicality of the text. it refers to the authors attitude toward his subject matter. it refers to how the reader feels while reading a text.

Explanation:

In literature, tone is the author's attitude towards the subject matter, conveyed through word - choice, syntax, and other literary elements. It is not about sentence length, rhyme scheme, or the reader's feelings.

Answer:

It refers to the author's attitude toward his subject matter.