Diction | Literary Term | English Literature | Major English | Plus Two Level
Diction
refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea,
a point of view, or tell a story. In literature, the words used by an author
can help establish a distinct voice and style. Good diction is the careful
selection of words to communicate a particular subject to a specific
audience. Different types of diction include
Formal:
used in scholarly books and articles.
Informal:
used in essays in popular magazines.
Colloquial:
conversations between friends, including newly coined words and expressions.
Slang:
language shared by certain social groups.
Dialect:
language typical of a certain region, race, location, or social group that
exhibits itself through unique word choice, pronunciation, and/or grammatical
usage.
Technical: words
that make up the basic vocabulary of a specific area of study. Examples: legal
or medical terms.
Obsolete: words
no longer in use.
Didactic:
written specifically to teach or instruct the reader.
Example:
'The Tortoise and the Hare'
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