Question

What is diction?
A) an author's word choice
B) words that are inverted
C) connotation in dialect
D) formal language in poetry

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure it's A since the definition is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Answer 2

I think it is an author's word choice. If you look up the definition of the word diction this is what you will find. 

Diction = the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

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