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Definition
the general feeling, mood, or attitude of something — especially of something said or written
- Something in the tone of his voice seemed to add, 'that bloody fool'.p. 55.7
tone = quality of voice expressing an attitude
- The tune that they were playing changed, and the tone of the music changed too.p. 77.4
- The tone of his voice implied at once a complete admission of his guilt and a sort of incredulous horror that such a word could be applied to himself.p. 232.8
- When he spoke it was in an easy, conversational tone.p. 252.9
- 'All this is a digression,' he added in a different tone.p. 266.7
- He paused, and went on in a gentler tone: 'You are improving.'p. 282.3
- The voice from the telescreen paused and added in a different and much graver tone: 'You are warned to stand by for an important announcement at fifteen-thirty.'p. 289.6
tone = general feel
tone = quality of voice that expresses a feeling or attitude
tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or attitude
tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or mood
tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or mood
tone = quality of voice expressing a feeling or mood
There are no more uses of "tone" in 1984 by Orwell.
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