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svlad2 [7]
3 years ago
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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 refe

rs to spelling of words. diction refers to the words the author chooses. diction is the way words are pronounced.?
English
2 answers:
Citrus2011 [14]3 years ago
7 0
Diction refers to the words the author uses 
Mariana [72]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

<u><em>Diction refers to the words the author chooses.</em></u>

Explanation:

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

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

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