What does "tone" refer to in a passage?

A The volume of reading

B The author's attitude toward the subject

C The number of paragraphs

D The topic of the passage

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Tone is the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What does "tone" refer to in a passage?" is Option B: The author's attitude toward the subject.

The other options — A) The volume of reading, C) The number of paragraphs, D) The topic of the passage — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Tone is the author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What does "tone" refer to in a passage?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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