Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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In literature, diction is usually defined as the...?

Imagery used for expression.
Words chosen for the work.
Plots featured in a story.
Meaning derived from the text.

The correct answer is: Words chosen for the work.

Diction refers to the specific words chosen by an author to convey their message or theme in a literary work. While imagery, plot, and meaning all play important roles in literature, they are not the same as diction. Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create sensory experiences for the reader, while plot refers to the sequence of events in a story. Meaning, on the other hand, is the overall message or lesson that is derived from a literary work. None of these options fully encompass the definition of diction, making B the correct answer.