Diction specifically refers to a speaker's choice of words and how "effective" these words are in achieving a specific goal.
So, your answer here should be B: Meaning and effect of words.
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The given example above are known as homonyms, due to their likeness in sound.
Answer:
D.supplements the story.
Explanation:
The author is just stating these events that took place thoughout the story.
D because if u switch that phrase in for "blaze" the sentence still makes sense