The word diction comes from the Greek "lexis"; this concept refers to the actual words used in a literary work, such as in a poem. The choice of words contributes significantly to the meaning and tone of the text. The correct option in this case is B. The speaker shows his sarcasm by using the word ridiculous to describe May.
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The sentence that would need a semicolon is the first sentence, Jerry loves tennis he plays everyday. Here's the corrected sentence: Jerry loves tennis; he plays everyday. The semicolon separates the two ideas in this sentence. Since this is the only sentence that has two ideas in it, this sentence needs a semicolon. (I hope this explanation is okay, and you understand what I'm trying to say!)
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