Question

How can diction create mood in a literary work? Select three answers.

by using vivid language to appeal to the reader’s senses
by understanding the author’s thoughts on the topic
by structuring the rhythm to affect pacing and flow
by determining the plot of the story
by varying the formality or informality of the language

Answer 1

- by using vivid language to appeal to the reader’s senses — sensory, image-rich word choice helps evoke a mood.
- by structuring the rhythm to affect pacing and flow — word choice and arrangement influence rhythm and pacing, which shape mood.
- by varying the formality or informality of the language — formal vs. informal diction creates different emotional atmospheres.