Question: Which literary element refers to the author’s word choice?
Options:
- A) Diction
- B) Setting
- C) Sound devices
- D) Theme
Answer: The correct answer is option: A) Diction.
Explanation: Diction is the author's word choice in a writing. It often helps enhance the author's tone, distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a work. There are different types of diction. Some are the following:
- Informal
- Colloquial
- Archaic
- Denotative
- Concrete
- Abstract ... and more.
