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When discussing the elements of style, what does diction refer to? diction refers to the meaning of the words used. diction refers to spelling of words. diction refers to the words the author chooses. diction is the way words are pronounced.?

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diction refers to the words the author usesĀ 
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Diction refers to the words the author chooses.

Step-by-step explanation:

In literature, diction refers to the use of specific words that the author chooses which often defines his/her writing style.

Through diction, an author finds the most precise word to represent the story's ideas, context, theme, or purpose in a significant and understandable way.

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