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Tone

  Tone. This is a kind of emotion in the poem. When a person is talking on a given topic, he does so in a particular manner. For example, a mother talking about her child may speak to him in a loving manner. A father who is angry with his child may speak to him in a manner that reveals his anger. Tone reveals the persona’s feelings towards his subject. To discover the tone that the poet is using, you ask your-self whether he is speaking angrily, sympathetically or calmly; whether his speech is relaxed, neural, sad, serious, sarcastic, whether he is using bitter, playful, shouting, whispering or a complaining tone; whether he is using mockery, or ironical, frank and precise, formal, solemn or imploring tone, colloquial (ancient tone etc.) The poet’s tone may change in the course of the poem; You must watch his signals and listen to his hints.  

ATMOSPHERE

  The atmosphere of a poem can be best described as the emotions or feelings that it evokes. It can be created by using words and phrases that are suggestive of a particular mood or feeling. This can be done by employing figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, allusions, diction, images, and symbols. By using these devices, the author can create a more vivid and descriptive poem that will help to engage the reader - make them feel something, whether it is happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. In poetry, the use of figurative language is often even more exaggerated to produce a stronger emotional response from the reader. This is often done by playing with sound, rhythm, and structure. When used effectively, a poetic atmosphere can create a sense of wonder. Some poems can create a dark and eerie atmosphere, while others a bright and cheerful one. It all depends on the poet's intentions and what they hope to achieve with their work.   How does the atmosphere of a poem make you