Not a multiple choice
this is another way of saying "diction." this can reveal a) the tone of the work, b) connotations of meaning, and/or c) his style of writing.
example: there is a significant difference in the choice of: celebrity, infamy, or fame.
whats the

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.