Which of the following best states the relationship between word choice, tone, and voice in an argumentative essay?
Answer
A
Word choice determines an essay’s tone but not its voice.
B
Proper word choice determines an essay’s voice but not its tone.
C
Proper word choice determines the essay’s tone and voice.
D
Word choice is not as important as an essay’s tone and voice.
Explanation
Word choice, or diction, helps create both tone and voice. The words an author selects shape the attitude conveyed toward the subject (tone) and contribute to the distinctive personality or style readers hear in the writing (voice).
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