Which of the following is typical of sophisticated diction?

a.

the use of many questions

b.

a very limited vocabulary

c.

precise, descriptive words

d.

slang terms

The correct answer is C. Precise, descriptive words

Explanation:

Diction refers to the election of words to convey some written or oral message, because of this, diction varies according to the speaker or writer preferences, the audience, the context and other elements and the diction of each person is unique. In the case of sophisticated diction, which is mainly used in formal or academic context, it implies the use of complex language such as technical words, long words or words that are not the ones commonly used,  but that are precise and connected in complex ways to convey a message. Also, sophisticated diction means a wide use of vocabulary and concepts, the use of precise and descriptive words that can be technical words and avoiding informal use of the language such as contractions or slangs. Thus, the feature that is common in sophisticated diction from the options provided is C. precise, descriptive words.

the answer is option 1

explanation: