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.
Narrative tone is like someone's voice while telling a joke - it can be serious for suspenseful stories or light-hearted for comedic ones. The tone sets the mood and influences how readers perceive the story.
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.
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