The verbal irony here is “my windows commanded an unobstructed view of a lofty brick wall”
This use of irony tells the reader that there was a perfect view of a brick wall from the windows
Tone in fiction is the attitude of the narrator or viewpoint character toward story events and other characters. In a story with first-person POV, tone can also be the narrator’s attitude toward the reader.
In non-fiction, tone is the writer’s attitude toward subject matter and reader. So the writer might come across as a know-it-all or a blowhard or as humble or solicitous.
I would say it would be the last one
Sorry I'm not really not sure but I'll try and find out
