key term - Narrative tone

Definition

Narrative tone refers to the attitude or perspective from which a story is told. It sets the overall mood and can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, etc.

Related terms

Point of view: Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person limited, or third-person omniscient.

Mood:

Mood refers to the overall atmosphere or feeling created by a piece of writing.

Diction:

Diction is the choice and use of words in writing, which can contribute to the narrative tone.