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QuizMultiple Choice

Diction and Syntax: Impact on Mood, Voice, and Tone

Question 5 • TX-English I B-CR

What is syntax?

Answer
A
the words that an author chooses to use
B
the atmosphere or feeling created in writing
C
the attitude of an author toward the subject
D
the arrangement of words in sentences

Explanation

Syntax is the way words are arranged to form phrases, clauses, and sentences. Therefore, the correct choice is “the arrangement of words in sentences.” The words an author chooses are diction, while atmosphere and attitude refer to mood and tone.

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