Question

which element of style do authors use when they vary sentence structures in a piece of writing?
○ diction
○ figurative language
○ grammar
○ syntax

Explanation:

• Diction refers to word choice, not sentence structure.
• Figurative language uses non-literal expressions, unrelated to sentence structure.
• Grammar is the set of rules for language, not the specific element for varying sentence structure.
• Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences, so varying sentence structures relates to syntax.

Answer:

D. syntax