In literature, the two components of diction are
LITERATURE
WAEC 2022
In literature, the two components of diction are
- A. sentence construction and punctuation
- B. vocabulary and punctuation
- C. syntax and sentence construction
- D. vocabulary and syntax
Correct Answer: D. vocabulary and syntax
Explanation
Diction is the speaker's (or author's) word choice. This term may also refer to the general type or character of language used in speech or in a work of literature. Diction is typically divided into two components: vocabulary and syntax. By vocabulary, we mean the degree of difficulty, complexity, abstractness, formality as well as the origin of words chosen. Syntax refers to the arrangement
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