3) Which BEST identifies the diction in these excerpts? A)
Both excerpts employ diction to create a suspenseful
atmosphere.
B)
Both excerpts use an informal, conversational style
to create a cordial atmosphere.
C)Chesnutt's excerpt is more formal than Dunbar's
excerpt, expressing Tryon's feelings of distress and
regret.

Dunbar excerpt is more formal than Chesnutt's excerpt, expressing the men's feelings of disgust and
antipathy
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