Tone, mood and suspense

                              Tone 

In literature, tone is the author's or narrator's attitude toward a subject, character, or audience. It is built using word choice, sentence structure, and style. Common examples include formal, humorous, cynical, and somber.

Common examples include the somber tone of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the playful tone of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and the ironic tone of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Types of Tones 

Optimistic / Hopeful: Shows a positive, bright view of life or nature.

Melancholic / Somber: Expresses deep sadness, grief, or loss.

Passionate / Urgent: Conveys intense emotion, drive, or a strong call to action.

Assertive / Confident: Shows strength, pride, and self-assurance.

Critical / Ironic: Points out flaws or mocks a situation with a sharp edge.

                               Mood  

A mood is an internal, subjective state of feeling that lasts longer and is less intense than a sudden emotion. It colors how you perceive the world and interact with others, ranging from cheerful and upbeat to gloomy or irritable, often without a specific, identifiable trigger.

Every piece of writing has a mood—whether it's a masterwork of literature or a short haiku.

Moods are established gradually over the course of an entire work, so it's often difficult to pinpoint the elements that contribute to a work's mood at the level of the sentence or paragraph.

Mood is often (and understandably) confused with tone, which is related but different in that tone refers to the attitude of a piece of writing, not its atmosphere. More on the difference below.

                         Suspense 

Suspense in literature is a narrative device designed to create tension and anxiety in readers, compelling them to question what will happen next in a story.

It is used to keep an audience deeply engaged in what is occurring. It can be found in various genres, including comedies, but it is most commonly used in thrillers. Mystery and shock are often confused with suspense, but have different key characteristics that differentiate the terms. 

Suspense in literature is a feeling of worried excitement or fear about what will happen next. Famous examples include Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Pit and the Pendulum," where a sharp blade slowly drops toward a trapped man, and Shakespeare’s Othello, which uses dramatic irony to build tension.