Question

Which sentence most clearly describes diction?

A.
Dividing the novel into volumes makes it more publishable.
 
B.
Samantha's tone was obvious when I spoke to her on the phone.
 
C.
Each argument was supported by a mountain of evidence.
 
D.
The author carefully avoids using words that are too high level.

Answer 1

D. The author carefully avoids using words that are too high level.

Diction is one's choice of words, so therefore avoiding words that are too high level is describes the use of diction.

Answer 2

D is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diction is the proper choice of words for getting the messages and information to the audience. Wrong choice of the words divert the listeners and readers. It also leads to the misrepresentation of the message. The diction must be varied as per the context. The various types of diction are Formal, Informal, Colloquial and Slang diction. The use of proper diction is very important in literature and it depends on the topics. The writers vary the diction according to the topic.