Which of the following terms describes the writer’s attitude toward his or her subject?

A. experience

B. meaning

C. connotation

D. tone

D. tone

are you 100% sure

Yes, I am 100% sure. Tone refers to the writer's attitude or feelings toward the subject they are writing about.

so its tone and not mood?

Yes, in this context, the term that describes the writer's attitude towards the subject is "tone." Tone refers to the writer's attitude or feelings towards the subject they are writing about, while mood refers to the atmosphere or emotional feeling conveyed to the reader through the text.