Question

1.​What is the best definition of an author’s style?

​​ a. his or her special way of using words
​​ b. a story the author tells
​​ c. the type of nouns the author uses
​​ d. a formal way of using language

​2.​What is the difference between diction and syntax?
​​___ a. Diction has to do with sentences, and syntax has to do with word choice.
​​___ b. Syntax has to do with sentences, and diction has to do with word choice.
​​___ c. Diction has to do with style, but syntax does not.
​​___ d. Syntax has to do with style, but diction does not.

Answer 1

Answer: The diction is

✔ common and specific

.

The syntax is

✔ repetitive and brief

.

The style is

✔ accurate and realistic

.

The diction in this passage includes more

✔ verbs

than

✔ adjectives

.

What does the narrator reveal about himself based on the style he uses to tell his story?

✔ He is practical and modest.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1. His or her special way of using words. (A)

2. Syntax has to do with sentences, and diction has to do with word choice. (B)

An author's style is the author's special way to use words, and every author has a different style to writing their books.

Syntax has to do with sentence structure in every book and every author has their very own way of Syntax. Diction has to do with sentences and speaking.

The answers are:

• A
• B

Hope this helps you!