A list of words useful in defining tone:
allusive
alluring
apologetic
arrogant
audacious
bantering
benevolent
candid
complimentary
contentious
didactic
effusive
flippant
hyperbolic
inflammatory
ironic
learned
melodramatic
objective
scornful
somber
foreboding
frightening
frivolous
funereal
giddy
gleeful
hollow
childish
condescending
cynical
diffident
elegiac
horrific
impartial
informative
irreverent
lugubrious
mocking
ominous
sentimental
sympathetic
oppressive
outrageous
patronizing
peaceful
pedantic
petty
pitiful
clinical
confident
depressing
disdainful
factual
hostile
incisive
insipid
irritating
malevolent
moralistic
sardonic
sharp
urgent
bitter
pleasant
poignant
pretentious
proud
restrained
sarcastic
compassionate
contemptuous
detached
dramatic (overused)
fanciful
humorous
indignant
insolent
joyful
melancholic
nostalgic
satiric
shocking
vibrant
Obviously, there are other words that can be used; however, try and find the best word to
fit the context. Don't take the easy way out and use positive or negative, happy or sad,
etc. You're better than that :)