Diction and Syntax: Impact on Mood, Voice, and Tone
Question 8 • FL-1008350-Reading for College Success
Read the excerpt from "Why Do Black Women Fear the Fro?” by Cheryl Thompson.On one level, I can understand why black women do what they do to their hair (I used to do it too). Natural black hair can be very difficult to manage and sometimes you just want to try a new look.
Answer
A
The informal diction creates a sympathetic mood.
B
The colloquial diction creates a vulnerable mood.
C
The objective diction creates an indifferent mood.