The Nuance of Tone

Denotation

The direct meaning of a word or expression

Mood

The emotional quality of a story

Connotation

The implied associations, meanings, or emotions associated with a word

Antonyms

Words with opposite meanings

Synonyms

Words with similar meanings

Archetype

A story pattern

Nuance

A subtle difference or distinction in meaning

Tone

A writers or speakers attitude toward a subject

Diction

A writers or speakers choice of words