Question

types of diction
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
• blogs/social media

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

• written dialogue
• slang often used in narrative writing

which of the following is an example of informal diction?

• everyone needs to calm down.
• please calm down.
• yall are driving me crazy.

Explanation:

To determine informal diction, we refer to the definition: uses contractions, slang, or vernacular specific to regions/cultures. "Y'all" is a regional vernacular (slang for "you all"), and the phrase has a casual, informal tone. "Everyone needs to calm down" and "Please calm down" are more neutral or formal - leaning, lacking regional slang or contractions typical of informal diction.

Answer:

C. Y'all are driving me crazy. (Assuming the options are labeled A: Everyone needs to calm down, B: Please calm down, C: Y'all are driving me crazy)