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QuizMultiple Choice

Diction and Syntax in Argumentative Texts

Question 5 • *CR Speech (ELECTIVE, 1 semester, E6001OX)

Which sentence includes diction that creates a positive feeling?

Answer
A
My lazy brother forgot to take out the trash.
B
She felt sluggish after a long day of hiking.
C
The porch of the quaint cottage was covered in vines.
D
A ramshackle shed stood behind the shabby house.

Explanation

“Quaint” suggests something charming and pleasant, so it gives the sentence a positive feeling. The other choices use words such as “lazy,” “sluggish,” “ramshackle,” and “shabby,” which have negative or unpleasant associations.

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