Question

question 20 of 23 which sentence most clearly describes the diction of a piece of writing? a. the article goes beyond criticizing the film to attack the filmmakers themselves. b. the storys reliance on an extended metaphor limits its ability to convey the plot. c. the email outlines all the changes employees can expect in the coming year. d. the memo uses well - chosen words, such asrestructuring, to soften the blow.

Explanation:

Diction refers to the choice of words in a piece of writing. Option D specifically mentions the well - chosen words in a memo, which is related to diction. Option A is about the tone of criticism, Option B is about the use of a literary device (metaphor), and Option C is just about the content of an email without any reference to word - choice.

Answer:

D. The memo uses well - chosen words, such as "restructuring," to soften the blow.