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7 paź 2011 · The document discusses effective diction or word choice in writing. It identifies appropriateness, specificity, and imagery as the three qualities of effective diction. It also discusses formality levels from learned to popular to colloquial to slang.
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This document discusses the concept of diction in poetry. It...
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21 kwi 2015 · This document discusses the concept of diction in poetry. It begins with a quote about how poets craft words like artisans craft materials. It then defines diction as word choice and explains how words have both denotative and connotative meanings.
9 paź 2014 · DICTION IS THE CHOICE AND USE OF WORDS IN SPEECH AND WRITING. Why does diction matter? • Diction helps the writer to express his/her point of view. • Diction contributes to establishing the writer’s tone. • Diction adds to clarity and concision. • Diction eliminates confusion.
10 paź 2020 · This document provides an overview of diction, tone, and style for creative writing. It defines each term and gives examples. Diction refers to word choice, and for creative writing it aims for an imaginative vocabulary. Tone is the attitude conveyed through word choices and viewpoint.
23 lip 2014 · What is Diction? Diction is the author’s word choice. Diction contributes to the overall tone of a text. Elevated or Formal Diction Circle the words in this paragraph that contribute to the author’s formal diction. In looking at many small points of difference between species, which, as far as our ignorance permits us to judge, seem quite ...
29 kwi 2012 · Literary Device: Diction. Diction is the word choice of an author within their written works, especially in terms of word usage intended to clarify, characterize, or make a text‘s message effective.
It explains that writers use specific words to convey mood, tone, and atmosphere, and provides examples of formal and informal diction as well as how diction is used in literature. The document also includes exercises for students to practice using different types of diction in their own writing.
