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because of his journalistic background, ernest hemingway’s diction tends to be
○ a combination of formal and informal.
○ neither formal nor informal.
○ only formal.
○ only informal.

Explanation:

Hemingway's journalistic background influenced his writing style. Journalism often uses a mix of formal (for clarity, accuracy in reporting) and informal (to connect with readers, use conversational tones) elements. So his diction is a combination of formal and informal. The other options are incorrect: "neither" is wrong as his style has elements of both; "only formal" or "only informal" don't match the journalistic influence which balances both.

Answer:

A. a combination of formal and informal.