Diction Basics
What is diction?
A writer's choice of words.
Replace walked in this sentence to show that someone is frightened: “The boy walked into the room.”
Crept or tiptoed.
What does roared suggest in the sentence “Thunder roared overhead”?
It suggests a loud, powerful sound.
Is vivid diction about using the most complicated words possible?
No. It is about selecting precise and effective words that suit the intended meaning.
Improve the sentence: “The rain fell heavily.”
Rain pounded against the zinc roof.
What mood is created by the phrase “Shadows swallowed the empty room”?
A dark, frightening, or mysterious mood.