Diction is a writer's choice of___________-

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks you to complete the definition: "Diction is a writer's choice of __." You need to recall what diction means in literary terms.

Step 2: Explain the concept In Literature in English, diction refers to the words a writer or speaker chooses and how those words are used. It covers the vocabulary, tone, and level of language (formal, informal, simple, archaic, and so on) used to create meaning and effect.

Step 3: Check each option

• A. Style: Style is the overall manner of expression. It includes diction, but it is much broader, covering sentence structure, imagery, tone, and more. Diction is only one part of style.
• B. Syntax: This is the arrangement of words and phrases to form sentences. It concerns word order, not word choice.
• C. Rhythm: This is the pattern of beats or stresses in a line or sentence. It is a sound feature, not a matter of word choice.
• D. Words: Diction is exactly this: the choice of words. ✔

Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. Words.

Tip: Link the word diction with "dictionary", which is a book of words. Diction = word choice. Likewise, remember that syntax = sentence structure and style = the whole manner of writing. WAEC often tests these terms side by side.