A Scientific Approach to Finding Tone

As per my lecture, there is a way to use the scientific approach that may help better understand how to find tone in a work of literature.

Hypothesis = The tone you believe the work to possess. 

In order to verify your hypothesis you will need to collect data. The data we have to work with is the text that the author uses. The varying use of words and the connotation(s) associated with those words in the context should help in the development of the tone.

Data Collection = Diction

After looking at the diction, you also have to verify that the 'data' you have found is accurate. Therefore, verifying the 'data' (tone) by looking at the imagery, details and syntax that the author uses/conveys contributes to back up your hypothesis (tone.)

Analyze = Verify the use of diction and its development of tone by how the author uses imagery, details & syntax

After following through with the collecting and analyzing of the materials, your results should align with your hypothesis.