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.

Answer 1

The informal diction creates a sympathetic mood.

Explanation: The first-person, conversational language ("I can understand," "I used to do it too," "you just want to try a new look") invites empathy and shows the author's understanding and shared experience, producing a sympathetic tone rather than vulnerability or indifference.