AP English Language

The correct answer is: D.Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject matter, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by the text.

Here’s the breakdown:

Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience. It can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, joyful, etc.

Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere that the reader experiences while reading. It’s the feeling that the writing evokes, such as excitement, sadness, or suspense.

The other options are incorrect for these reasons:

A.Tone refers to...