Which of the following from John Muir's "The Calypso Borealis" shows an example of diction?

A). It seemed the most spiritual of all the flower people I had ever met.
B). "I wish you would write me, say once a year, so I may keep you in sight."
C). Storms, thunderclouds, winds in the woods--were welcomed as friends.
D). "Where ha ye come fra? The swamp, that awfu' swamp."

I think it's A...but I also think it could be C.

Question

Which of the following from John Muir's "The Calypso Borealis" shows an example of diction?

A). It seemed the most spiritual of all the flower people I had ever met.
B). "I wish you would write me, say once a year, so I may keep you in sight."
C). Storms, thunderclouds, winds in the woods--were welcomed as friends.
D). "Where ha ye come fra? The swamp, that awfu' swamp."

I think it's A...but I also think it could be C.

anonymous · Answer

Going by wat i remember about diction.... i think it maybe D).... because he substitutes are for ha, ya for you, fra for from, and awfu' for awful..... but your guess is as good as mine

anonymous · Answer

Nah I know D isn't right. D would be dialect which is like, for example saying something with an accent...I know that much lol.

anonymous · Answer

true true ..... well its best to go with ur first choice lol