ap lang - diction

idiom

a phrase whose meaning differs from its literal meaning

adage

a short, memorable saying expressing general truth; traditional wisdom

aphorism

a concise, witty statement of truth or principle

epithet

a descriptive title or nickname expressing a characteristic

colloquialism

informal expression or slang used in everyday speech

jargon

specialized language used by a specific profession or group

euphemism

mild word replacing something harsh or taboo

dysphemism

harsh word replacing something neutral

slang

informal, trendy language often tied to a specific era

archaism

use of old-fashioned words

neologism

newly coined word or phrase

vernacular

the language of ordinary people in a region

cliche

overused expression that has lost impact

malopropism

mistaken use of a word in place of a similar one

idiolect

a person’s unique way of speaking