ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Diction is the literary term that means
A
The connections we have with words
B
An author’s choice of words
C
The definition of words
D
The common way of speaking with friends
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diction: An author’s choice of words. Rhetorical Handbook. Style: The manner of expression of a particular writer, produced by choice of words, grammatical structures, use of literary devices, and all the possible parts of language use. Some general styles might include scientific, ornate, plain, and emotive.

Detailed explanation-2: -In writing, diction refers to the words the writer chooses to use. The decision to use one word instead of another, even when they have similar meanings, changes the reader’s interpretation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diction refers to word choice-choosing the right word for the right situation, which can set the scene or evoke a particular mood in writing.

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