How does diction affect theme in a story? It determines the syntax used, which affects how theme is structured. It doesn’t affect theme at all because it has to do with language choice. It creates a struggle that advances the plot, which creates the theme. It affects the tone of the story, which affects how theme is communicated.

Arrange the events below in chronological order. claudius and polonius hide themselves and listen in on hamlet's conversation with ophelia. claudius decides that hamlet's madness is not caused by neglected love and that he is dangerous. rosencrantz and guildenstern tell claudius that they still do not know the cause of hamlet's behavior. polonius suggests that he will hide and listen as the queen talks with hamlet.