Tone Shifts

Definition

Tone shifts refer to changes in the author's attitude towards a subject within a literary work. They can occur when there is a shift from one emotion or perspective to another.

Related terms

Mood:

The emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work.

Foreshadowing:

Hints or clues that suggest future events in a story.

Irony:

A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.