The narrator's tone in "The Tell-Tale Heart" is characterized by a sense of panic and anxiety as he tries to justify his actions and convince the reader of his sanity.

The tone in "The Lottery" is one of bleakness and oppression, as the story explores the dark side of human nature and the dangers of blindly following tradition.

O'Connor uses irony and satire in "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" to critique the superficiality and materialism of modern society.

Carver uses a warm and affectionate tone in "Cathedral" to explore the power of human connection and understanding.

O'Brien uses a tone of sadness and grief in "The Things They Carried" to convey the emotional toll of war on the soldiers who fought in it.

Tan uses a nostalgic and sentimental tone in "The Joy Luck Club" to explore the complex relationships between mothers and daughters and the immigrant experience.

Lahiri uses a serious and introspective tone in "Interpreter of Maladies" to explore the themes of cultural identity, immigration, and the search for meaning in life.

Díaz uses a cynical and disillusioned tone in "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" to explore the challenges faced by Dominican immigrants in the United States.

Gilman uses a bleak and oppressive tone in "The Yellow Wallpaper" to convey the protagonist's descent into madness and the suffocating nature of her domestic life.

Hemingway uses a serious and contemplative tone in "Hills Like White Elephants" to explore the complex emotions and unspoken tensions between a couple facing a difficult decision.

Le Guin uses a serious and introspective tone in "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" to explore the ethical implications of a society that relies on the suffering of one individual for the happiness of many.

Jackson uses a bleak and oppressive tone in "The Lottery" to convey the dark side of human nature and the dangers of blindly following tradition.

O'Connor uses irony and satire in "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" to critique the superficiality and materialism of modern society.

Carver uses a warm and affectionate tone in "Cathedral" to explore the power of human connection and understanding.

O'Brien uses a tone of sadness and grief in "The Things They Carried" to convey the emotional toll of war on the soldiers who fought in it.