Words used to describe tone:
critical
arrogant
detached
angry
threatening
condescending
indifferent
patronizing
straightforward
outraged
humorous
nostalgic
candid
sentimental
didactic
ambiguous
silly
reflective
confused
regretful
perplexed
amused
remorseful
ironic
happy
apologetic
moralistic
tongue-in-cheek
ecstatic
challenging
inspirational
sarcastic
respectful
contented
reverent
mocking
disappointed
shocking
sympathetic
irreverent
sad
dramatic
compassionate
disdainful
elegiac
passionate
interested
contemptuous
melancholic
restrained
urgent
depressing
impartial
serious
mournful
objective
cynical
poignant
apprehensive
skeptical
somber