WAEC Literature in English 2012 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The choice of words to create special effects is called
- A. fallacy
- B. dictionCorrect
- C. mood
- D. allusion
Explanation
The choice of words to create special effects is diction. Diction is the choice of words. Diction refers to the register or vocabulary of a particular work of art. A writer's choice of words helps in understanding the writer's perspective and the writer's audience.
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