Which term describes the author's attitude toward the subject in a literary work?

• A. The author's attitude toward the subject
• B. The sequence of events that make up a story
• C. The turning point of the story
• D. The resolution of the conflict

Answer: (A)

The concept tested is tone—the author's attitude toward the subject as it comes through in the writing. The correct choice matches this idea by naming the author's attitude toward the subject, which is what tone captures. Tone is shaped by word choice, details, and overall style, and it guides how readers feel about the subject—whether the author seems approving, skeptical, humorous, or serious. The other terms describe parts of the story’s structure: the sequence of events is the plot, the turning point is the climax, and the resolution is how the conflict is resolved.