Answer:
C) Word Choices
Explanation:
I always defined diction as the specific word choice used by the writer.
But here's an official definition...
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Poe creates contrast in his portrayal of the bird in "The Raven" by placing the black bird on the marble statue. The contrast between the darkness of the bird and the whiteness of the statue is quite striking, exactly the thing he wanted to achieve.