Which of the following is true about a writer’s diction? When the writer uses colloquial language, the diction is informal. When the writer uses simple words, the diction is formal. When the writer uses sophisticated vocabulary, the diction is informal. When the writer uses complex words, the diction is informal.
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Any ideas?
Hmmmm, i'm thinking it's D
Diction is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
@FoxxJamey Direct answers aren't allowed and D is incorrect. http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct
you're not allowed Pikachu :)
@Mizuki Direct answers aren't allowed and B is incorrect.
agree with Foxx
A
@b.berryyumyum What do you think?
@Mizuki Please stop.
I think ya guys are missing something here, "colloquial language" is informal ;) think that makes the answer pretty obvious
Hannah is correct, but direct answers aren't allowed.
Well with the way grad point is, things can get slightly confusing for me. But I would think that the diction would be formal, rather than informal.
Hmm what direct answers?
That wasn't a direct answer
read answer A @b.berryyumyum :)
the rest contradict each other
"Colloquial language" is informal. Think that makes the answer pretty obvious".
yep and i didn't say what the answer was :D lol
It's still vague enough to make the asker refer back to the question and find which one it is
b.berryyumyum u r in grad point?
yes i am @Mizuki I'm trying to get this last part of the class finished before friday.
does this make sense now @b.berryyumyum ?
Diction can be anything formal and informal. It's the word choice the author makes which "characterizes" his/her tone.
yes it does and thank you all for the help
You're welcome. ^_^
Sure glad you get it now :) good luck!!
In other words, diction defines tone, which many people choose to describe as formal, informal, etc.:) Happy learning
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