Question

Which of the following illustrates how word choice can create a negative mood?

the use of “night” rather than “dark”
the use of “decay” rather than “weaken”
the use of “festivity” rather than “fiesta”
the use of “verse” rather than “poetry”

Answer 1

the use of “decay” rather than “weaken”

Answer 2

B is the best option.

By elimination, we can take away options C and D. C is positive and D is neutral. A is confusing, because some people like night, but you would never use it negatively. I hate night.. doesn't make sense. When thinking of the word decay, you think of dead bodies and plants just rotting away.