Question

diction - the intentional use of specific words to effectively impact an audience
formal diction - uses standard grammar and spelling

• political writing
• academic writing

popular diction - uses casual language that reflects how a generalized audience speaks

• magazines/newspapers
• blog/social media

informal diction - uses contractions and slang in vernacular that is specific to different regions and cultures

• written dialogue
• more often used in narrative writing

which of the following is the best definition of informal diction?

• writing that uses contractions and slang that is specific to different regions and culture
• writing that adheres to the standard rules of grammar and spelling
• writing that uses casual language that reflects how the general public audience speaks

Explanation:

To determine the best definition of informal diction, we analyze each option:

• The first option: The left - hand side of the image defines informal diction as using contractions and slang in vernacular specific to different regions and cultures. This matches the description of informal diction.
• The second option: The left - hand side says that using standard grammar and spelling is formal diction (e.g., political and academic writing), so this is not for informal diction.
• The third option: The left - hand side defines popular diction as using casual language that reflects how a generalized audience speaks, so this is not for informal diction.

Answer:

A. writing that uses contractions and slang that is specific to different regions and culture