Question

What type of diction does Langston Hughes use in his poem, Mother to Son? A. Colloquial B. Formal C. Ornate D. Urban

Answer 1

In the poem "Mother to Son" it's very commum to use words in everyday speech, which may be different in different regions or communities. In this text we have some example as “Cause you find it’s kinder hard.”

So, the vernacular uses language gives the impression that the woman is less educated and probably from the countryside.

Because of that, the diction is Colloquial.