Question 17 of 20 Which sentence best clearly describes diction?

O A. Owls symbolize death - of people or ideas – in this classic work

of Modernism.

B. The use of "brilliant" to describe the detectives suggests the

writer's sarcasm.

C. Curiously, the author writes in sentence fragments, which feels

curt and abrupt.

D. By comparing the sand to gold, the character shows her affection

for the desert.

AP-EX

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?