Diction choices vocab - English

Abstract

Language that describes ideas or concepts rather than specific, observable things.

Antithesis

A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

Bias

A prejudice or predisposition toward one side of a subject or issue.

Cliché

An overused phrase or expression that lacks originality.

Concrete

Specific, tangible, and perceivable language.

Conversational

Language that mimics everyday speech.

Description

Use of vivid sensory details to paint a picture with words.

Dialect

A form of language specific to a particular region or group.

Dialogue

A conversation between two or more characters.

Idioms

Phrases with meanings not deducible from the individual words.

Objective

Free from personal bias or emotion; based on facts.

Jargon

Specialized vocabulary used by a particular group or profession.

Pun

A play on words, often humorous, exploiting multiple meanings.

Slang

Informal language typical of particular groups.

Euphemism

A polite or mild word substituted for a harsh one.

Equivocation

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth.

Generalizations

Broad statements that apply to a group or situation.

Hyperbole

Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Idea Repetition

Repeating an idea for emphasis.

Informal Language

Casual, everyday speech not bound by formal rules.

Juxtaposition

Placing two elements close together to highlight contrast.

Literal Language

Words that mean exactly what they say.

Oxymoron

A phrase combining contradictory terms.

Vernacular

Language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region.

Word Play

Clever or witty use of words, especially for humor.

Ambiguous Diction

Language that is unclear or open to multiple interpretations.

Double-Entendre

A phrase or figure with double meaning, often risqué.

Figurative Language

Language that uses comparisons to convey meanings.

Figures of Speech

Expressions such as similes, metaphors, etc.

Formal Language

Language that follows standard grammar and structure rules.

Multiple Meanings

Words or phrases with more than one interpretation.

Simplistic Vocab.

Very basic, unsophisticated vocabulary.

Sophisticated Vocab.

Advanced or refined vocabulary.

Transition Words

Words that link ideas or paragraphs together.

Understatement

A rhetorical technique that downplays or minimizes.

Vague Word Choice

Imprecise or unclear word selection.

Vernacular

Everyday language specific to a culture or region.

Word Repetition

The intentional use of the same word multiple times.