Question

Which sentence describes a poem's diction?

A. Every three syllables in each line is accented, except in lines 13 and 14, which are iambic.

B. The speaker shows his sarcasm by using the word ridiculous to describe May.

C. The parrot in the poem, which only repeats itself, represents the speaker's denial.

D. The poem follows the standard rhyme scheme of abab cdcd.

Answer 1

The speaker shows his sarcasm by using the word ridiculous to describe May.

Answer 2

The word diction comes from the Greek "lexis"; this concept refers to the actual words used in a literary work, such as in a poem. The choice of words contributes significantly to the meaning and tone of the text. The correct option in this case is B. The speaker shows his sarcasm by using the word ridiculous to describe May.