Question

Read the excerpt from "Why Do Black Women Fear the Fro?” by Cheryl Thompson.

On one level, I can understand why black women do what they do to their hair (I used to do it too). Natural black hair can be very difficult to manage and sometimes you just want to try a new look.

How does the author’s diction contribute to the mood of the excerpt?

The informal diction creates a sympathetic mood.
The colloquial diction creates a vulnerable mood.
The objective diction creates an indifferent mood.
The poetic diction creates a lighthearted mood.

Answer 1

The informal diction creates a sympathetic mood.

Explanation: The conversational, personal phrasing ("I can understand," "(I used to do it too)," "you just want") signals empathy and understanding, producing a sympathetic tone.