38. Which of the following is the best description of diction in the poem “Out, Out”? A. Diction is not used in this poem. B. The poem’s diction refers to the number of syllables per line, which is ten, thereby identifying the poem as free verse. C. The poem’s diction refers to words like “snarl, rattle, and leap,” which suggest the vulnerability of life in a world of powerful, inhuman forces. D. The poem’s diction refers to the poem’s use of apostrophes, quotation marks, and other punctuation to create powerful dialogue or conversation.

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38. 	Which of the following is the best description of diction in the poem “Out, Out”?  	 	A. Diction is not used in this poem. 	B. The poem’s diction refers to the number of syllables per line, which is ten, thereby identifying the poem as free verse. 	C. The poem’s diction refers to words like “snarl, rattle, and leap,” which suggest the vulnerability of life in a world of powerful, inhuman forces. 	D. The poem’s diction refers to the poem’s use of apostrophes, quotation marks, and other punctuation to create powerful dialogue or conversation.

anonymous · Answer

The question really is "what is diction"? Diction refers to word choice, so the answer would be C.