What does an author use to affect the setting of the story? a. diction and syntax b. purposeful writing c. universal theme d. flashy distractors

An author uses A) diction and syntax to affect the setting of the story.
Diction is his choice of words, whereas syntax refers to grammar primarily.
So, depending on the words the author uses, or how he treats grammar in a sentence, we can sometimes assume where the scene is taking place, especially is he/she uses language that is specific to a certain area.

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Both men foresaw the us as a great future power. however, they differed on the path the nation was to follow in achieving this role. while jefferson preferred an agrarian nation, hamilton favored an industrial and business intensive nation. as such, jefferson detested hamilton's idea of a strong federal government. jefferson wanted the bulk of power to rest with the states. these major views were behind polarizing washington's cabinet into two distinct factions. hamilton's followers became known as federalists and jefferson's democratic-republicans.