Also referred to as literary, elevated, or scholarly
What is formal Diction
100
This refers to the association people have with words beyond the dictionary definition.
What is connotation
100
A sentence that makes a statement.
What is declarative
100
This is a question which expects no answer.
What is a rhetorical question
100
The arrangement of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs so that elements of equal importance are equally developed and similarly phrased.
What is prallellism
200
"I seen him die. I seen it all," is an example of this level of diction.
What is informal diction.
200
This type of diction creates extensive details and clear images.
What is concrete diction
200
Theses sentences contain an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
What are complex sentences
200
This sentence contains two complete thoughts that run together with no adequate sign given to mark the break between them.
What is a run-on sentence
200
This order happens when constructing a sentence so the predicate comes before the subject.
What is inverted order
300
This level of diction is also referred to as conversational, general, or neutral.
What is standard diction.
300
This could include similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification.
What is figurative language
300
These sentences are shorter than five words in length.
What is telegraphic
300
This is a deliberate omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.
What is asyndeton
300
This occurs when a comma is used incorrectly to join together two complete thoughts instead of a period, semicolon, or comma PLUS conjunction.
What is a comma splice
400
This level of diction is also referred to as slang, colloquial or vernacular.
What is informal diction.
400
Any words that are pleasant sounding can be described as this.
What is euphonious
400
This sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or by a semicolon.
What is a compound sentence
400
This is a particular form of understatement generated by denying the opposite or contrary of the word which otherwise would be used.
What is litotes or meiosis
400
The term literally means “setting opposite.” It describes the creation of a clear, contrasting relationship between two ideas by joining them together or juxtaposing them, often in parallel structure.
What is antithesis
500
This is the level of diction that is utilized in most exchanges in business and education.
What is standard diction
500
This refers to local language; it is the language specific to a particular social group, region, or profession.
What is vernacular
500
This type of sentence makes complete sense if brought to a close before the actual ending; also called a loose sentence.
What is a cumulative sentence
500
"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the
landing-grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, " is an example of this device.
What is anaphora
500
Kennedy's question, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," is an example of this device.