I need to describe an example of diction in the story "The Other

Question

Wife" but i also need to describe an example of syntax. I don't quite understand the difference between the two. Is there a better way to understand the difference?

Answer 1

Diction -- basically, an author's choice of words
http://literary-devices.com/content/diction

Syntax -- grammar, usage, and sentence structure
http://literary-devices.com/content/syntax