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Which of the following sentences provides an example of effective diction?
  1. A good writer will only use big words when necessary.
  2. The shrewd author will always endorse himself by providing imposing and superlative language.
  3. As I struggled to carry my instruments across the vast expanse of the project area, I paused to reflect on the magnificence of the setting sun.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The sentence “A good writer will only use big words when necessary.” provides an example of effective diction. Good writers understand that fancy words are often distracting and condescending. Avoid using overblown vocabulary unless you are writing the next Great American novel.
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