The Time Machine

by H. G. Wells

The Time Machine: Tone 1 key example

Definition of Tone

The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on. For instance... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical... read full definition
Chapter 4
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of The Time Machine is somber, contemplative, and—ultimately—cautionary. The Traveller's journey through time is a venture into the unknown, and the tone of the story reflects the mix of awe, wonder, and fear that he feels as he encounters the unfamiliar landscape of the future.