Abstract
This paper deals with the tenor of discourse as a linguistic-stylistic feature in Mngadi's selected cartoons. This level considers tone, which is explored in this discourse to investigate its form and significance in Mngadi's selected cartoons. To meet this aim, special attention is paid to Mngadi's satiric and humorous nature as a cartoonist. The analysis of tone is made from the dialogue of characters as well as through the caricature in the cartoons. It is through this linguistic feature that Mngadi's representational style will be shown. The analysis and interpretation of data in this paper is done through the lenses of Ngara's stylistic criticism. Moreover, textual analysis is used as a qualitative research technique since the cartoons to be examined are primary sources. After the introduction, the paper starts by briefly commenting on the concept of tenor of discourse before discussing the identified aspects in this linguistic feature.