Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. Read this sentence from "Why I Write" by George Orwell. It is bound to be a failure, every book is a failure, but I know with some clarity what kind of book I want to write. How does the author's use of the phrase "every book is a failure" affect the tone? It creates a somber tone. It creates a humble tone. It creates a guarded tone. It creates a playful tone.