Which best describes the term diction?
a)a word or phrase that logically connects sentences or paragraphs
b)an author’s choice of words
c)use of language allowing readers to feel the author’s personality
d)inappropriate changes from one verb tense to another

The correct answer is B. An author's choice of words

Explanation:

In writing and even in public speaking, the word "diction" refers to the style used by the author or speaker to convey the main message in a text or speech, this style is usually linked to the words the author uses in a text or speech and that makes him/ her unique and different to the words selected by other authors to convey similar messages. Additionally, diction also allows the author to communicate his or her attitude toward the main issue of a text or tone and set the mood or atmosphere of it. Considering this, it can be concluded the statement that best describes the term diction is "An author's choice of words" because diction refers to the way authors select words to convey and message and that make their style unique.

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explanation:

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."