What is the author's tone in a piece of writing? a. the author's attitude toward the topic b. the quality and strength of the writing c. the subject or topic of the writing d. the author's knowledge of the topic

The author's tone in a piece of writing is the author's attitude toward the topic.

the choice that is not a technique that you should use to come up with ideas for the topic of a research project is, writing about academic subjects that are not interesting to you. this does not belong to the techniques to come up with ideas because having no interest in a certain topic will lose your drive to come up with better ideas. it gives no room for improvement and acquiring of new ideas and information. 

explanation:

im taking test rn i give answers when im done bc i dont wanna give my answers and get you any wrong hold up : )