Question
How does an author's choice of words affect a text?
it gives background info of a topic
it summarizes the main ideas in a short paragraph
it helps create the authors attitude toward the subject
it provides a complete list of all the sources used
it gives background info of a topic
it summarizes the main ideas in a short paragraph
it helps create the authors attitude toward the subject
it provides a complete list of all the sources used
Answers
GPT-4o mini
An author's choice of words affects a text primarily by helping to create the author's attitude toward the subject. This is often referred to as "diction," which encompasses the specific word choices, tone, and style that an author employs. The connotations of specific words can evoke emotions, convey nuances, and frame the subject in a particular light, thereby influencing how readers perceive the topic and the author's perspective on it.
While the other options provided (background information, summarizing main ideas, listing sources) are relevant to writing, they do not directly relate to how word choice influences the overall impact and tone of a text.
While the other options provided (background information, summarizing main ideas, listing sources) are relevant to writing, they do not directly relate to how word choice influences the overall impact and tone of a text.