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Diction
A writer's or speaker's choice of words
Syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences.
Telegraphic sentences
shorter than 5 words
Denotation
the literal meaning of a word
Connotation
All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests
Loose sentence
A sentence that could end before the modifying phrases without losing its coherence
Periodic sentence
A complex sentence that only makes sense when the end of the sentence is reached
Balanced sentence
the phrases or clauses balance each other by virtue of their likeness of structure, meaning, or length
Natural order sentence
the subject comes before the verb/predicate
Inverted order (sentence inversion)
constructing a sentence so that the verb/predicate comes before the subject
Parallel structure (parallelism)
grammatical or structural similarity between sentences or parts of a sentence. It involves a mirroring of arrangement of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs
Elevated diction
formal, lofty, or ornate speech or writing
Informal diction
plain language of everyday use, may include idioms, slang, contractions, and a more personal voice
Formal diction
consists of a dignified, impersonal, and elevated use of language
Jargon
diction distinctive to a particular group of people
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