Question

Which of these phrases uses the most formal diction?

a.we were not fed very often.

b.we were not regularly allowanced.

c.the frequency of our meals was bad.

d.it took forever to get fed?

Answer 1

The answer should be B. we were not regularly allowanced.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: B) We were not regularly allowanced.

Remeber that diction is the writer's choice of words. By choosing some words instead of others, the author can set a mood or inluence the audience. In this case the word "allowanced" sets a formal mood as it is not a common word, it is a word that you can expect from someone of high status. The other sentences use simple words to describe the situation, "bad", "fed" are words that everyone uses on a daily basis.