The definition of "tone" in speeches is the way the author expresses his attitude through his speech. The tone can change very quickly or may remain the same throughout the speech. Tone is expressed by your use of syntax, your point of view, your diction, and the level of formality in your speech.
It can be showed by the authors writing, how he expresses his attitude through his writing. His tone can be changed very fast or it could remain the same throughout the speech. It is also expressed through the authors use of syntax, the point of view, level of formality and diction.