Diction
This term refers to an author's word choice and syntax.
What is Diction?
Language that is more sophisticated and educated.
What is formal language?
Emotion, idea, or implied meaning of a word in addition to its literal meaning.
What is connotation?
Language attributed to social groups.
What is slang?
Language that creates imagery, appeals to the senses, or uses specific word choices.
What is vivid/descriptive/specific language?
This term refers to language that appeals to a reader's senses.
What is imagery?
Language that is used in everyday life.
What is informal language?
The dictionary definition of a word.
Denotation
Casual way of speaking, specific to an area.
What is colloquial language?
Means exactly what it says; does not deviate from the dictionary meanings; free of exaggeration or embellishment.
What is literal language?
Diction depends on these three elements.
What are purpose, topic, and occasion.
An example: Dad takes it easy on Sunday.
What is informal?
How one finds the connotation of a word.
What is through experience with the word?
Language and ordinary speech of a specific time, place, or group.
What is vernacular?
With emphasis, used to emphasize, said with force
What is emphatic language?
The author's intent to inform, entertain, or persuade influences word choice.
What is purpose?
An example: My father relaxes on Sunday.
What is formal?
In order from most negative to most positive: lazy, relaxed, inactive
-lazy, =inactive, +relaxed
Diction used by a group which practices a similar profession or activity.
What is jargon?
Specialized and scientific, sounds like a textbook
What is technical language?
To/for whom the author writes.
What is the audience?
The register of language that should be used on a resume.
What is formal?
In order from most negative to most positive: scent, fragrance, odor
-odor, =scent, +fragrance
A more agreeable or less offensive substitute for generally unpleasant words or concepts.
What is a euphemism?
Standard language and vocabulary without elaborate wording; impersonal and unemotional language
What is objective/neutral/impersonal language?