TONE

 Tone refers to the quality of voice behind the speaking voice.
 A poem contains a voice and like any voice itcan project a certain tone that gives the
listener(or reader)certain messages.
 Tone is the voice with which a poet says what he says,we observe how he says it coz
how something is said affects the meaning of what is said
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WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE TONE

sad
Ironic
Bitter Tone of Lamentation
Happy Derisive
Sarcastic Contemptuous
Cold Condemnatory
Cynical Accusatory
Troubled Scornful E.T.C
Uncertain Grateful
Eager Bragging
Gleeful Resigned
Protesting
 Tone is determined by the context in which words are spoken e.g choice of words,
imagery, rhythm ,sound effects e.t.c