Tone

Definition

The attitude toward the subjects, characters, or audience implied in poems created by the poets.

Example

My foot fell asleep

right inside of my shoe

from sitting around

having nothing to do.

It hadn't drank warm milk

nor tried to count sheep;

it just wasn't busy,

and fell right asleep.

The poem above has the tone of humour.

Significance
Tones expresses the poet's attitude or opinion toward something which can easily show the meaning or message that the poet is trying to convey to us.