Answer to Question #206696 in English for MOKGADI RASEALAa

Question

The intelligibility of a text depends largely on diction used, which plays a significant role in 

conveying the intended message correctly and effectively.

6.1Read the text below and determine whether the appropriate diction was used in the 

correspondence. Provide a suitable reason for your answer. 

Dear lecture

I am very upset for the 20% mark allocated to my assignment. I am wondering if the lecture 

marked my assignment or just make a guess. I want this assignment marked as soon as 

possible.

6.2 Rewrite the text in question 6.1 and provide the appropriate diction that should have been 

used in the correspondence. (5 marks)

Question 7

One of the factors that can inhibit reading is the false notion that a first reading must result in 

immediate understanding. Write a well-substantiated paragraph of ten lines in which you agree 

or disagree with the statement. Provide suitable reasons to support your argument

Answer 1

6.1 Diction denotes a writer's focused word choice. Together with syntax, the writer can employ diction to generate tone and descriptions in imaginative writing, thus, from the above testimonial, the tenor established is unhappiness.

6.2 Dear Lecturer, I am surprised by the 20% mark assigned to my assignment. Is there any possibility of you remark on my assignment? Please let me know. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Many thanks.