The story takes on a more personal tone when the narrator leaves New York.

It could be a suspenseful finish as the series suddenly takes on a personal tone.

The books are all written in a personal tone, as if the author were a storyteller.

So it would be well not to let the personal tone of the conversation altogether drop.

Adding to the difficulties was the personal tone that sometimes affected decision making over the case.

She had to speak again, now with a quiet, more personal tone.

The book takes on a personal tone in places.

This symphony is no longer couched in the personal tone.

Most letters were handwritten and many took a surprisingly personal tone.

The book is written in a personal tone similar to Palin's manner of speaking.