What does diction refer to? word choice the civil war public speaking historical text?

The correct answer to this question would be alternative A)"Word Choice."

By definition, Diction literally means the choice and use of words and phrases in speech and writing.

Diction has nothing to to do with the civil war, historical texts or public speaking. Of course, diction is important when speaking in public, but it's not exclusively related to it, for this reason, that option is wrong.

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