Question

1. how can word choice affect theme? a. word choice tells you the theme directly. b. word choice has no relationship with theme. c. word choice affects the tone of a story and the emotional response of the reader. d. word choice is the only factor we have to understand what an author actually meant in a story

Explanation:

Word choice can greatly impact the tone of a story and evoke certain emotional responses from the reader. It also has a connection to the theme as the words used can set the mood and help convey the underlying message. It is not the only factor in understanding an author's meaning and does not directly tell you the theme but influences it.

Answer:

C. Word choice affects the tone of a story and the emotional response of the reader.