Ap lang - diction

Diction

Word choice or general character of the language used by the author

mono

1 syllable

poly

multi syllable

Euphonious

pleasant sounding

Cacophonous

Harsh sounding

Literal

Accurate

Figurative

pictorial effect

Denotative

literal meaning

Connotative

emotions and associations connected to words

Objective

impersonal and unemotional language

Subjective

Personal and emotional language

Hyperbole

deliberate exaggeration of facts

Understatement

Deliberate misinterpretation of less

Concrete

the use of language that describes tangible, observable things that can be perceived by the senses

Abstract

The use of language that describes intangible things, such as ideas, emotions, and concepts that cannot be perceived by the 5 senses.

Pedestrian

Layman’s terms (casual)

Pedantic

“Borish” inflated language intending to display importance (important)

Vulgarity

non standard diction - deficient in taste and refinement

Colloquial

Regional / Provincial language (from country / place - bloody hell)

Jargon

Language specific to a field or position

Slang

informal vocabulary compose of invented words, arbitrarily changed words, or extravagant figures of speech

Cliche

lost its freshness and clarity - overused phrases

informal diction

type of diction is a language that is correct but conversational - used in causal situations, but still States accurate facts

Formal diction

Type of diction is the language that is appropriate in more formal occasions

Archaic Diction

Outdated, old-fashioned or “ancient” diction

Anaphora

repetition of word or phrase at the beginning of clause/ sentence