Tone

Definition: The mood that the poem creates to the reader. That also represent how the poet felt when he wrote the poem.

Example:  O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done/ the ship was weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won/ the port is near, the bells i hear, the people all exulting

( that present a cheerful tone)

Significance:  Gives its readers clues about how to feel about the poem.