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Research Workshop: Writing an Argumentative Essay — Cumulative exam

Question 54 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR

Which best describes how diction contributes to a writer’s style?

Answer
A
Diction is the dialogue a writer uses to develop characters.
B
Diction is the way that a writer varies sentence structure.
C
Diction is the manner in which a writer arranges words and phrases.
D
Diction is the language a writer chooses to express an idea.

Explanation

Diction means a writer’s choice of words and language to express ideas. Those choices help create the writer’s style and tone. Sentence structure refers to syntax, while arranging words and phrases describes phrasing rather than diction.

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